Medilodge of Cheboygan

"Friendly staff and happy appearing residents. Impressive system in place to screen for illnesses and for visitors entering their building for resident safety. The facility was clean and without odors which was a nice first impression."

"I made myself wait to post this so I wouldn't post in anger, but I'm still upset. My dad went to MediLodge to recover from a heart attack & dialysis. Came home, died less than a week later. Doc said his kidneys failed, possible COVID complications. He'd been doing better at MediLodge, but then COVID hit; he passed it to my mom, then she to me. The COVID reporting page on the MediLodge site showed that cases doubled--then the page was taken down in the middle of the outbreak. I know this was within the site's rights, but why do it then? Dad said he hadn't eaten for a few days before leaving. He'd been using a walking stick, but after coming home was unable to leave the walker, & could often not walk even with that. Nausea, pain, sleeplessness, then seizures & death in less than a week. Why didn't anyone notice he wasn't eating & was declining? When I was in the hospital they wouldn't stop nagging me until I ate. One symptom of kidney failure is inability to eat or drink. I'm not sure if they gave him Paxlovid, just dexamethasone & vitamins. (I just read dexamethasone is for severe COVID? We weren't notified it was severe.) My mother claims there were no staff in charge at the main desk on weekends to contact with questions or for updates. They never even gave him the e-card I sent through the site. So angry & heartbroken. Maybe this was an anomaly. I don't claim any criminal activity, I don't desire a response or an apology. I just wish things had gone better there for my dad."

"A very nice experience. Upon arrival and after staying for 3 to 4 weeks l have nothing to say but nice things. It is much better than the nursing home in Harbor Springs or Petoskey. I have been to both and my experience is much better than than the other nursing homes. It makes me proud to have such a fine facility in our community. Your doing a great job - to all the employees from Cheboygan, keep up the good work! Ron Schulz"

"Was disappointed at first when my dad was put into a semi private room, but that changed within a few days to a private room. Food was good and nurses/cna's were very helpful. Insurance company was a nightmare!"

"I visited a family member on November 18. I was greeted by a very pleasant employee. She welcomed me and helped with the check in process. Although the check in system was a bit tedious, it is exactly what we need in these COVID times. I was greeted and helped along the way to my destination by several team members. The facility appeared extremely clean. I am impressed with facility!"