How does Medilodge of Zeeland rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Medilodge of Zeeland carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 3 of 5 stars (health inspections 3 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 3 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 of Zeeland find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Medilodge of Zeeland on Care Compare is dated May 6, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 12 health deficiencies, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E |
| May 6, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| May 6, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| May 6, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| May 6, 2026 | 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 |
| May 6, 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D |
How is Medilodge of Zeeland staffed?
Medilodge of Zeeland reports 3.57 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.63 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 33.7%, and 1 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 of Zeeland?
CMS lists Medilodge of Zeeland's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Zeeland Opco Llc within the MEDILODGE chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on June 1, 1978.
How does Medilodge of Zeeland compare with other nursing homes in Ottawa County?
Among the 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ottawa County, 4 carry a higher overall star rating than Medilodge of Zeeland, and the county average is 3.0 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Jamestown | Hudsonville | ★★★★★ | 58 |
| Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | Zeeland | ★★★★☆ | 39 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehab Center of Lamont | Lamont | ★★★★☆ | 39 |
| Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health | Spring Lake | ★★★☆☆ | 84 |
| Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | Allendale | ★★☆☆☆ | 60 |
What should families ask Medilodge of Zeeland?
Ask Medilodge of Zeeland about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”. 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 235347, 138 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.57 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 3 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
