Medilodge of Sterling Heights

Total Number of Beds: 335	Percent of Occupied Beds: 95%
Total Number of Residents: 317	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 01/31/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.31

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.54

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.25

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.1

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 4%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 28%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 24%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 30%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 11%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 11%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 3%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 16%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 15%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 9%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 64%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 6%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 10%
** Details Last Reported on: 1/31/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-02	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-02	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-02	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-02	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-02	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-02	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-08	Environmental Deficiencies	Have enough outside airflow.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-01	2000-12-13	Administration Deficiencies	Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-17	2002-02-02	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-18	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-17	2002-02-28	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Have a private telephone available for use.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-17	2002-02-02	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-18	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-23	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-02-11	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-23	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-02-08	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-02-04	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-25	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-25	Environmental Deficiencies	Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17	2002-01-25	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Get rid of garbage properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-31	2003-02-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.