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26715 Greenfield Rd Southfield, MI 48076 · Oakland County
All 4 nursing homes in Southfield, MI (4 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 235296 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Medilodge of Southfield a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Medilodge of Southfield as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.10 hours per resident per day at Medilodge of Southfield, above the Michigan median of 3.86 (US median: 3.72). About 0.55 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.32 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 53.5% of nursing staff left within a year (Michigan median 43.8%). 4 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Medilodge of Southfield: Medicare and Medicaid
Medilodge of Southfield is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Michigan's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 15, 2025 and found 12 deficiencies, plus 7 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 91 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 91 citations at Medilodge of Southfield across 16 inspection dates, 40 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on August 15, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (23) and resident rights (19). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level K, June 13, 2024). 14 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 20, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
August 15, 2025 · 17 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 28, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
April 24, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
March 13, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
January 23, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
October 29, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 1, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
July 31, 2024 · 14 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DMake sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
July 10, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
June 13, 2024 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
KProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 15, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 1, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
DProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
March 6, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
February 14, 2024 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
August 11, 2023 · 28 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GProvide 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EEnsure 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.
EProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Questions to ask on a tour of Medilodge of Southfield
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on June 13, 2024 under the rule on infection control. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 20, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
3 penalties in the last three years, including $185,734 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Fine | $155,597 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Fine | $15,593 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Fine | $14,544 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Medilodge of Southfield
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.0 mi
William Beaumont Hospital Royal OakEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 26m for patients treated and sent home
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2.1 mi
Providence Hospital and Medical Centers SouthfieldEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 16m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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