Medilodge of Farmington in Farmington, MI was fined $296,114 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 108 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Medilodge of Farmington (Farmington, MI) — $296,114 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Medilodge of Farmington in Farmington, MI was fined $296,114 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 108 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.