Medilodge of Ludington
1000 East Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431
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How Medilodge of Ludington Compares
Medilodge of Ludington is a 93-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ludington, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) is above the Michigan average of 3.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 93 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ludington, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.5% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Michigan average of 3.0% (55% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.2% — 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 Ludington
Ludington sits in Mason County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.7% 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+
- 6,877 (23.7%)
- Median age
- 46.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,568
- Median home value
- $151,400
Demographics for Mason County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ludington.
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