Medilodge of Montrose Inc in Montrose, MI was fined $135,954 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 83 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Medilodge of Montrose Inc (Montrose, MI) — $135,954 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Medilodge of Montrose Inc in Montrose, MI was fined $135,954 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 83 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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


• Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.