Medilodge of PortageCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 7855 Currier Dr, Portage, MI 49002
- CCN
- 235399
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 117
- Chain
- Medilodge
- Residents per day
- 106
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Medilodge of Portage an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 14 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Michigan is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $35,317 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Kalamazoo County median | Michigan median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 homes in the county, 422 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Michigan median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 14 May 2026 | 13 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 9 Apr 2025 | 10 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 13 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 13 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $19,724 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Michigan median | Michigan average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.63 | 3.80 | 3.99 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.08 | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.45 | 0.88 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.33 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.87 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 44.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Michigan median
- 44.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 34.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.1% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.6% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Portage Opco LLC
- Chain
- Medilodge (53 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Opco Group, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jul 2015 |
| B&Y Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jul 2015 | |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jul 2015 | |
| Noble Healthcare Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2015 | |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2016 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Kalamazoo County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center | Kalamazoo | 1 of 5 | 28 | $31,186 | 17 Apr 2026 | |
| Medilodge of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| Villa at Borgess Place | Kalamazoo | 2 of 5 | 31 | $45,130 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Medilodge of Westwood | Kalamazoo | 1 of 5 | 21 | $65,535 | 4 Jun 2025 | |
| The Laurels of Galesburg | Galesburg | 1 of 5 | 20 | $145,115 | 10 Sep 2025 | |
| Plainwell Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Communi | Plainwell | 2 of 5 | 21 | $194,994 | 29 May 2026 | |
| Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Kalamazoo | 1 of 5 | 28 | $18,274 | 30 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Medilodge of Portage (CCN 235399). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/medilodge-of-portage-portage-mi-235399/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Medilodge of Portage last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 May 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 9 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 9 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Medilodge of Portage?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Medilodge. The CMS ownership file names Noble Healthcare Management, LLC and Prestige Administrative Services, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Medilodge of Portage a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Michigan as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.