Inspection Reports for Medilodge of Grand Rapids

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that Resident A was left unattended in the dining room on 12/21/2024 from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am and developed bed sores due to lack of staff assistance.

The investigation found no evidence to support the allegation that Resident A was left unattended or developed bed sores due to staff neglect. Interviews with the administrator and employees, observation of the facility, and documentation review revealed no violations.

Complaint alleged Resident A was left unattended in the dining room on 12/21/2024 from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am and had bed sores due to lack of staff assistance. The allegation was not substantiated; no violation was found.

The investigation was initiated due to an anonymous complaint alleging neglect of Resident A and Resident B, as well as concerns about soiled linen and trash being kept in the shower room and shower leaks causing wet floors.

The investigation found no violations related to neglect of Resident A or Resident B, and no issues with shower leaks. However, violations were established for soiled linen and trash being stored in the shower room and for Resident B's service plan not being updated to reflect care needs accurately.

The complaint alleged Resident A was neglected by being left covered in urine for over an hour and staff turning off Resident A's call light without providing timely assistance. It also alleged Resident B was neglected by not receiving assistance with eating and being left in soiled briefs. Additional complaints included soiled linen and trash stored in the shower room and shower leaks causing wet floors. The investigation did not substantiate neglect allegations for Residents A and B but did substantiate the storage of soiled linen and trash in the shower room and the failure to update Resident B's service plan.

The document serves as a renewal notification for the Home for the Aged license of Medilodge of Grand Rapids, confirming substantial compliance with public health code and administrative rules over the past year.

An administrative review revealed substantial compliance with applicable public health codes and administrative rules regulating home for the aged facilities, resulting in the renewal of the facility's license for 12 months.

The investigation was initiated due to a complaint alleging that residents were not receiving their prescribed medications and that residents were served meals that were cold and late.

The investigation found no violation regarding medication administration, confirming that medications were administered as prescribed despite some delays. However, a violation was established regarding meal service, as meals were delivered on unheated open carts, causing them to be cold and served late to residents.

The complaint alleged that residents had not been getting their prescribed medications and that residents were served meals that were cold and late. The medication allegation was not substantiated, but the meal service allegation was substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study for Medilodge of Grand Rapids to assess compliance with licensing requirements and determine if a regular license should be issued.

The facility was found to be in non-compliance with kitchen and dietary rules, specifically regarding uncovered salads in a refrigerator and the absence of reliable thermometers in mini refrigerators and freezers in resident rooms. Violations were established for both issues.

The investigation was initiated due to complaints alleging the facility was short staffed and that meals were served cold and not at regular mealtimes.

The investigation found no violation regarding staffing adequacy, as the facility had systems in place to cover shifts despite call-ins. However, a violation was established for meals being served late and cold due to multiple kitchen staff call-ins. Additionally, a violation was found for failure to update the facility administrator records after a change in administration.

The complaint alleged the facility was short staffed and meals were served cold and not at regular mealtimes. The short staffing allegation was not substantiated, but the meal service allegation was substantiated.

The visit was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for Medilodge of Grand Rapids.

The facility was found to be in full compliance with applicable licensing acts and administrative rules. A temporary license with a maximum capacity of 103 residents was recommended for issuance.