Medilodge of Ludington
Nursing Home Facility
1000 E Tinkham Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
Tendercare of Ludington is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our 126 bed facility offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.
Operated by MediLodge, which runs 54 communities in our directory.
With 93 beds, Medilodge of Ludington is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Ludington average about 34 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 88% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Ludington average about 3.5 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 13 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ludington average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 48%.
The community is located in Mason County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 33 problems at Medilodge of Ludington. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 21 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $40,404.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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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
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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 Ludington offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 93
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 48%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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