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Medilodge of Ludington

1000 East Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, Michigan 49431

Overview

Medilodge of Ludington has a Medicare overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the Michigan average of 3.2. It ranks 2nd of 2 nursing homes in Ludington. It scores best on staffing (4 of 5) and lowest on health inspections (2 of 5).

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day, fewer than at 70% of nursing homes in Michigan (the state average is 4.0 hours). Of that, 1.4 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2026, found 12 health deficiencies, more than the Michigan average of 9.9. 6 of them came from complaint investigations. Medicare records 1 fine totaling $40,404 in the past three years.

Medilodge of Ludington is a for-profit facility with 93 certified beds, caring for about 85 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1980.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Ludington2nd of 2 facilities

Top 100%

Within 100 miles110th of 145 facilities

Top 76%

In Michigan314th of 420 facilities

Top 75%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
March 11, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
12
Complaint-related deficiencies
6
Fines in the last 3 years
1 totaling $40,404
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
1

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff3.61 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)1.41 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.19 hrs
  • Nurse aides2.01 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.05 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
93
Average residents per day
85
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
February 1, 1980
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes