Medilodge of Leelanau
124 West 4th Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Suttons Bay, Michigan · CMS verdict
CMS rates Medilodge of Leelanau at 3 of 5 stars overall - average on the federal scale, and in line with the Michigan average of 3.2.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Medilodge of Leelanau in Suttons Bay, Michigan holds a CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 57 of 100 (grade F). The 72-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Michigan runs a median of $11,254 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Quality & Compliance Index (heavier deficiency book)
With 35 CMS deficiencies on file, this facility sits in the heavier U.S. deficiency tercile (>31). A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 57 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 57.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Medilodge of Leelanau's heavier CMS deficiency book
Quality ratings
Medilodge of Leelanau holds a CMS overall quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on the most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026). CMS breaks this into three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (5/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Suttons Bay, Michigan, this facility operates 72 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 69 residents - an occupancy rate of about 96%. The facility is classified under for profit - limited liability company ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 96% occupancy, this facility is running near full capacity, worth confirming current bed availability directly before visiting.
Same-ownership peers
Within Michigan, Medilodge of Leelanau is one of 84 for profit - limited liability company nursing homes CMS rates. Its 3-star overall rating sits below the for profit - limited liability company-segment average of 3.0 stars, ahead of roughly 39% of same-ownership peers in the state. Peer comparisons within the same ownership type are more apples-to-apples than a state-wide average, since for-profit, non-profit, and government operators tend to differ systematically in staffing and reinvestment.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (35 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How Medilodge of Leelanau compares to Michigan
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Michigan facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Michigan state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where Medilodge of Leelanau ranks in Michigan
Among the 420 CMS-rated nursing homes in Michigan, Medilodge of Leelanau’s 3-star overall rating is higher than 37% of them. The bars show how all Michigan homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
76 Michigan homes share this 3-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 72 |
| Residents | 69 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Leelanau |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 35 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What families ask about Medilodge of Leelanau's inspection record
What is the quality rating for Medilodge of Leelanau? ▾
CMS rates Medilodge of Leelanau at 3 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Michigan? ▾
In Michigan, a semi-private nursing home room runs a median $11,254/month ($135,050/year) per the CareScout 2025 survey; private rooms average $11,969/month.
What services does Medilodge of Leelanau offer? ▾
Medilodge of Leelanau operates as a skilled nursing facility (72 beds with approximately 69 current residents) under for profit - limited liability company ownership. CMS inspections have recorded 35 deficiencies and 0 penalties there.
Does Medilodge of Leelanau have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Medilodge of Leelanau has multiple deficiencies (35 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Michigan? ▾
In Michigan, alternatives include assisted living ($5,818/mo), home health aides ($6,626/mo), and adult day care ($3,250/mo).
Keep reading
Also see the Michigan elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 235209.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.