Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Medilodge of Tawas City

Tawas City, MI · 85 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 12, 2025

CMS Certification Number 235379 · first certified July 1978

Ownership

Operated by MEDILODGE · For profit - Corporation

  • Ownership changed February 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from FMG NORTH STREET WEST MICHIGAN LLC
3
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
0
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
0
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within MI

3 citations — more than 5% 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

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window is open now: September 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2025. 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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Which alerts

Physical environment (health survey)

5 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 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • 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.
  • F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  • F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MI figure is the meaningful one.

This facility3MI median14National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility3
Median facility in MI14
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
02023-0912024-0922025-09
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
September 21, 20230
September 10, 20241
September 12, 20252

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03511K-02931K-02711
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.12025-09-12
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.12025-09-12
K-0271Have exits that are accessible at all times.12024-09-10

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Egress Deficiencies 2
  • Smoke Deficiencies 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Egress Deficiencies2
Smoke Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

September 12, 2025 — 2 citations

Citations issued on September 12, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025)
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025)

September 10, 2024 — 1 citation

Citations issued on September 10, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0271Have exits that are accessible at all times.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 26, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.