Medilodge of Lansing sits at 731 Starkweather Dr in Lansing, MI, and has 85 certified beds but usually cares for about 61 people each day, so you'll find it's not crowded but not empty either, and this place is part of the larger Medilodge group that has care centers in different spots across Michigan, with names like MediLodge of Lansing and MediLodge of Capital Area, so you'll see that "MediLodge" brand used for their different care facilities. The staff includes licensed nurses around the clock and a team of Certified Nursing Assistants, and there's a manager on-site to handle day-to-day operations, with companies like Noble Healthcare Management, LLC and Prestige Administrative Services, LLC overseeing the management, and the direct owner is Ark Opco Group, LLC, with some other businesses and trusts involved too. Nursing staff give about 3.86 hours of care per resident each day, which is a little under the state average, and the nurse turnover rate of 52.2% shows people working here move on a bit more often compared to other places. Inspectors have counted 40 total deficiencies over several visits, and the most recent state inspection on October 3, 2024, found 6 issues, including ones related to food standards, the environment, infection control, and the way they assess and plan care for residents.
Medilodge of Lansing provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, so they help people recover after a hospital stay and also care for those needing more ongoing support, with services like IV medication, wound and restorative care, tracheostomy care, occupational and physical therapy, behavioral care, and secure memory care for people dealing with memory loss. The behavioral care unit and recreational therapy are there for special needs, and they also have hospice for end-of-life support, all under the same roof, and the team gives care tailored to each person's health and comfort with a focus on helping people regain independence and improve their abilities. Meals have been called delicious, which matters since good food helps with recovery, and the therapy staff and CNAs get noticed for their kindness and willingness to help, and you'll hear about a caring group of people who want residents to feel like family.
Facility features include private and shared rooms, equipment designed for safety, and different programs to fit many needs, and the place offers care in multiple languages including English, Español, 中文, and Việt, depending on the resident's preference. The community makes resources available for brokers and healthcare providers, has clear rules about privacy, fairness, and how information is handled, and the overall goal centers on restoring health, supporting daily living, and making comfort a top priority as healthcare keeps changing all around us.
