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
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
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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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
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 | 3 |
| Median facility in MI | 14 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | 0 |
| September 10, 2024 | 1 |
| September 12, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2024-09-10 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 12, 2025 — 2 citations
September 10, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have 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.