Medilodge of Livingston
Retirement Living
3003 West Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
Howell Care Center in Howell, Michigan, specializes in short-term as well as long-term care. We are proud to be one of the few facilities in Michigan that specializes in ventilator dependent care.
Operated by MediLodge, which runs 54 communities in our directory.
With 125 beds, Medilodge of Livingston is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Howell average about 26 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 78% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Howell average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 24%.
The community is located in LIVINGSTON County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Medilodge of Livingston. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident 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.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
-
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.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Show 3 more
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
-
Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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 Livingston offers nursing home care and respite care.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 125
- Occupancy 78%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 24%
- Last health inspection January 2026
Resident & family reviews
No one has shared a review of Medilodge of Livingston yet. If you or someone you love has lived here, what you saw could help another family make this decision with more confidence.