Skilled nursing · West Bloomfield, MI

Medilodge of West Bloomfield

6950 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

2 / 5CMS 140 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Medilodge of West Bloomfield carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Michigan state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 22.4 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.49 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 54 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Michigan DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.49

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

54%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

14.8%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Michigan state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.49

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.56

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

54%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

22.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$62,790 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID235487

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds140

Avg residents115

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Michigan DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Medilodge of West Bloomfield?

Medilodge of West Bloomfield has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Medilodge of West Bloomfield been cited for resident harm?

It has $62,790 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Medilodge of West Bloomfield appears in the record section above.

Does Medilodge of West Bloomfield use antipsychotic medications?

14.8 percent of long-stay residents at Medilodge of West Bloomfield are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 22.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Medilodge of West Bloomfield's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Medilodge of West Bloomfield has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Michigan state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Medilodge of West Bloomfield?

Medilodge of West Bloomfield is located at 6950 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Phone: (248) 661-1700. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Medilodge of West Bloomfield a special focus facility?

Medilodge of West Bloomfield is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $62,790 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Medilodge of West Bloomfield's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Medilodge of West Bloomfield has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Medilodge of West Bloomfield compare to other West Bloomfield skilled nursing facilities?

Medilodge of West Bloomfield holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44. Browse the full West Bloomfield directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Medilodge of West Bloomfield?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Medilodge of West Bloomfield and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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