Medilodge of Okemos
5211 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Medilodge of Okemos Compares
Medilodge of Okemos is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Okemos, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (16.0%) is below the Michigan average of 23.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Okemos, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (33% lower).
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 Okemos
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Medilodge of Okemos with other nursing homes in Okemos.
What keeps Medilodge of Okemos'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 Okemos keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.2% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Medilodge of Okemos keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.2% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Medilodge of Okemos maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Medilodge of Okemos?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Medilodge of Okemos lag behind other Okemos options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Okemos
Okemos 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 Okemos.
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