Medilodge of Alpena
301 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI 49707
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.1%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% 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 14.8% (61% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (72% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Medilodge of Alpena
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Medilodge of Alpena with other nursing homes in Alpena.
What keeps Medilodge of Alpena's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Medilodge of Alpena keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.8% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Medilodge of Alpena doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Medilodge of Alpena maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 132 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Medilodge of Alpena?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Medilodge of Alpena?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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