Medilodge of GTC
Nursing Home Facility
2950 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Tendercare Health Center - Birchwood is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our 155 bed facility offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.
With 155 beds, Medilodge of GTC is one of the larger communities in the area — senior care communities in Traverse City average about 23 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 86% 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 Traverse City average about 3.2 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 17 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Traverse City average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Grand Traverse County, MI.
Medilodge of GTC offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 155
- Occupancy 86%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection March 2026