Medilodge of Leelanau
Nursing Home Facility
124 W 4th Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tendercare Health Center Leelanau is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our 72 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 72 beds, Medilodge of Leelanau is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Leelanau County average about 15 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 96% 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. That is above the Leelanau County average of roughly 87%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 45%.
The community is located in Leelanau County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Medilodge of Leelanau. None of them caused harm to a resident. 11 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, 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
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, 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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, 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, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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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
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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 Leelanau offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 72
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 45%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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