Medilodge Of Tawas City

Medilodge Of Tawas City sits at 400 W. North Street in Tawas City, Michigan and offers both long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation for folks who need it, and it's one of several facilities that belong to Extendicare, with information available online. The facility has 85 certified beds, and on an average day, there are about 69 residents living there, which means it's not always full but still sees plenty of activity. Nursing staff provide an average of 3.83 hours of care per resident each day, which is a bit below the state average, and the nurse turnover rate runs higher than you'll find in most places, with about 55.7% of nurses moving on each year. There's a mix of different services and amenities meant to help each person feel a bit more comfortable and, when possible, work toward getting well enough to go home, and Medilodge is set up with therapy gyms that look out over scenic views, which can help keep people relaxed and motivated when they're working on getting better, especially after a stroke or other serious health event. Therapy services get delivered by a team including nurses, nurse aides, CNAs, therapists, and a social worker, and there are special care programs that try to match support to each resident's unique needs. The management of Medilodge Of Tawas City went to Prestige Administrative Services, LLC and Blossom Healthcare Management LLC as of February 2018, and Everest Opco Group LLC holds a direct ownership role. The facility's had some challenges with health and safety inspections, showing a total of 39 deficiencies, including issues in how food is sourced and handled and the way behavioral health care is delivered, both rated as level D, meaning there's the potential for harm, and then there are four deficiencies about infection control, too, which is something to take note of if that's a top concern. Medilodge does follow federal laws like the Civil Rights Act and has a policy against discrimination, and it's also committed to ethical conduct and legal responsibility, which is something some families want to look for. Accessibility tools on their website allow visitors to adjust how text looks or make reading a bit easier, and you can schedule Facetime chats or in-person tours if that's helpful. There are some unique features, too, that stand out, with services aimed at boosting comfort and a focus on trying to meet the everyday needs of each resident, but it's important to look over inspection reports and think about what matters most to each person before deciding on a move.