Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Medilodge of East Lansing
East Lansing, MI · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 235283 · first certified April 1976
Ownership
Operated by MEDILODGE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MI
21 citations — more than 75% of the 422 certified nursing homes in MI. Compared within MI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 14 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.3. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in MI are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 723 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
7 of the 21 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 21 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MI figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 21 |
| Median facility in MI | 14 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 27, 2023 | 3 |
| October 29, 2024 | 3 |
| January 27, 2025 | 1 |
| January 9, 2026 | 14 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2023-09-27 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 9, 2026 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
January 27, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 28, 2025) |
October 29, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 13, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 13, 2024) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 13, 2024) |
September 27, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 17, 2023) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 17, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 17, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.