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Health Inspection

Medilodge Of Tawas City

Inspection Date: September 12, 2025
Total Violations 10
Facility ID 235379
Location Tawas City, MI
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0921 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Medilodge of Tawas City.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

📋 Inspection Summary

Medilodge of Tawas City in Tawas City, MI inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Tawas City, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Medilodge of Tawas City or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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