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HomeMichiganMedilodge of Portage

Medilodge of Portage

7855 Currier Dr, Portage, MI 490022693237748WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(78 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
117
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $35,317

How Medilodge of Portage Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MI average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.63 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.08 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
44.8%
MI average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.63 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.99.
Reported RN time is 1.08 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Kalamazoo County 65+
40,516
15.5% of county
County Population
261,426
Kalamazoo County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Medilodge of Portage is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Portage, Michigan with 117 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
117
Avg Residents/Day
106.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 12, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kalamazoo
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
103.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (53)

F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0924Potential for Harm

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 23 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$35,317
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineDec 7, 2023
$15,593
FineFeb 29, 2024
$19,724

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.10 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.63 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.87 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.8%
RN Turnover
34.6%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ARK OPCO GROUP, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2015
B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
B&Y TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
NORCROSS, ROBERTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
ROGERS, STACEYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
KIRK, KRISTINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 2, 2016
FLASHNER, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
NOBLE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2016
FLASHNER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 2, 2015
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 2, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Medilodge of Portage and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
Medilodge of Portage
Portage, MICurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $35,317
Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center
Kalamazoo, MI4.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $31,186
Medilodge of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI6.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Friendship Village
Kalamazoo, MI7.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Villa at Borgess Place
Kalamazoo, MI8.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $45,130
Medilodge of Westwood
Kalamazoo, MI8.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $65,535
Bronson Commons
Mattawan, MI10.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Medilodge of Portage
Portage, MI · Current facility
—3/52/54/5$35,317
Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center
Kalamazoo, MI
4.5 mi2/52/54/5$31,186
Medilodge of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
6.1 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Friendship Village
Kalamazoo, MI
7.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Villa at Borgess Place
Kalamazoo, MI
8.1 mi2/51/53/5$45,130
Medilodge of Westwood
Kalamazoo, MI
8.5 mi1/51/53/5$65,535
Bronson Commons
Mattawan, MI
10.2 mi3/52/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Medilodge of Portage?▾
Medilodge of Portage has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Medilodge of Portage cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Medilodge of Portage participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Medilodge of Portage had any health inspection violations?▾
Medilodge of Portage had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $35,317.
What are the staffing levels at Medilodge of Portage?▾
Medilodge of Portage provides 3.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, 0.45 LPN hours, and 2.10 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.8%.
How many beds does Medilodge of Portage have?▾
Medilodge of Portage has 117 certified beds with an average of 106.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Medilodge chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Medilodge of Portage?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Medilodge of Portage?▾
On Google Maps, Medilodge of Portage has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 78 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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