Medilodge of Clare
600 SE 4th Street, Clare, MI 48617 · Clare County · 92 certified beds · avg 73 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967
Part of chain: MEDILODGE (53 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Aug 25, 2023 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Sep 19, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (10)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| Apr 15, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Apr 15, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. |
| Apr 15, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · from a complaint |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Aug 25, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 4).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $10,059.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Fine | $10,059 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.03 | 4.32 | 3.95 | bottom 47% in Michigan; top 38% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.69 | top 40% in Michigan; top 23% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.43 | 3.79 | 3.50 | bottom 35% in Michigan; top 46% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.48 | top 32% in Michigan; top 28% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.8 | 44.1 | 45.8 | bottom 40% in Michigan; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 20.0 | 39.2 | 42.9 | top 13% in Michigan; top 13% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.89, RN 0.83, weekend 3.31. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Opco Group, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 07/01/2015 |
| B&y Healthcare S Corp | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| B&y Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| Craig Flashner 2007 Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| Flashner, Craig | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Flashner, Craig | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Kirk, Kristine | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| Noble Healthcare Management, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Norcross, Robert | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| Rogers, Stacey | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Woods Nursing Center | 7.7 mi | Farwell, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant | 15.0 mi | Mt. Pleasant, MI | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant | 15.0 mi | Mt. Pleasant, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Isabella County Medical Care Facility | 15.0 mi | Mt. Pleasant, MI | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 17.2 mi | Gladwin, MI | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | 18.6 mi | Gladwin, MI | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 235022.