Medilodge of Alpena

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How Medilodge of Alpena Compares

Medilodge of Alpena is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alpena, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the Michigan average of 3.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 132 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alpena, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Michigan average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.8% — better than the Michigan average of 15.0% (61% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 3.0% (75% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (40% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Alpena

Alpena sits in Alpena County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

6,604 (23.2%)

Median age

48.1 years

Median household income

$42,603

Median home value

$104,900

Demographics for Alpena County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alpena.

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