Medilodge of Lansing
731 Starkweather Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Medilodge of Lansing Compares
Medilodge of Lansing is a 85-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lansing, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.2%) is above the Michigan average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lansing, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.2% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — better 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 Lansing
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Medilodge of Lansing with other nursing homes in Lansing.
What keeps Medilodge of Lansing's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Medilodge of Lansing keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Medilodge of Lansing doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.2% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Medilodge of Lansing?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Medilodge of Lansing's rating advantage in Lansing?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Medilodge of Lansing?
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 Lansing
Lansing sits in Ingham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 39,551 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 32.4 years
- Median household income
- $55,253
- Median home value
- $143,900
Demographics for Ingham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lansing.
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