How does Medilodge at the Shore rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Medilodge at the Shore carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 2 of 5 stars (health inspections 2 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of Medilodge at the Shore find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Medilodge at the Shore on Care Compare is dated August 15, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 13 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| August 15, 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E |
| August 15, 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D |
| August 15, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
How is Medilodge at the Shore staffed?
Medilodge at the Shore reports 3.48 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.91 registered-nurse hours, against a Ottawa County median of 3.58 total hours across the 11 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 39.0%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Staffing hours are the single number families most often skip. Ask what weekend and overnight staffing look like, because the daily average can hide thin evening shifts.
Who owns and operates Medilodge at the Shore?
CMS lists Medilodge at the Shore's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Grand Haven Opco, Llc within the MEDILODGE chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on January 1, 1980.
How does Medilodge at the Shore compare with other nursing homes in Ottawa County?
Among the 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ottawa County, 7 carry a higher overall star rating than Medilodge at the Shore, and the county average is 3.0 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn at Freedom Village | Holland | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| The Oaks at Jamestown | Hudsonville | ★★★★★ | 58 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehab Center of Lamont | Lamont | ★★★★☆ | 39 |
| Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health | Spring Lake | ★★★☆☆ | 84 |
| The Laurels of Hudsonville | Hudsonville | ★☆☆☆☆ | 108 |
What should families ask Medilodge at the Shore?
Ask Medilodge at the Shore about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”. What was the plan of correction?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235356, 126 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.48 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 2 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
