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Nursing homes in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
There are 9 certified nursing homes in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 730 beds between them.
78% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 494 health deficiencies over three cycles, 67.7 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $536K across 13 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 422 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 78% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 67.7 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $536K | $13M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo | 57 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 28.1 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Medilodge of Portage | Portage | 117 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 30.8 | $35K | 14 May 2026 |
| Medilodge of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | 39 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 61.5 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Plainwell Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Communiabuse icon | Plainwell | 39 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 54 | 138.5 | $195K | 29 May 2026 |
| Villa At Borgess Place | Kalamazoo | 101 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 70 | 69.3 | $45K | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing CenterSFF Candidate | Kalamazoo | 100 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 80 | 80.0 | $18K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center | Kalamazoo | 87 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 61 | 70.1 | $31K | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Medilodge of Westwood | Kalamazoo | 97 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 86 | 88.7 | $66K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Laurels of Galesburg | Galesburg | 93 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 67 | 72.0 | $145K | 1 Jul 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 30 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 30 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 23 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 19 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 17 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 7 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Medilodge (3), Avon Healthcare (1), Life Care Services (1), Atrium Centers (1), Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1), Villa Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 730 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Kalamazoo County have the highest CMS ratings?
Friendship Village (5 stars), Medilodge of Portage (3 stars), Medilodge of Kalamazoo (2 stars)
How do Kalamazoo County nursing homes compare with Michigan?
78% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 67.7 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.