Medilodge of Alpena
Nursing Home Facility
301 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI 49707
Tendercare Alpena is a winner of the Governor's Award for Quality Care. We take pride in our facility's many inter-generational activities and work closely with the community to keep our patients connected. Our facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified.
Operated by MediLodge, which runs 54 communities in our directory.
With 132 beds, Medilodge of Alpena is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Alpena average about 17 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Alpena County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Medilodge of Alpena. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Medilodge of Alpena offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 132
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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