Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Medilodge of Portage
7855 Currier Dr · Portage, MI 49002 · 117 certified beds
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About Medilodge of Portage
Medilodge of Portage is a nursing home in Portage, Michigan. Its capacity is 117 beds, above the Kalamazoo County median of 93 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Medilodge. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 53 citations, the most recent on May 14, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (53)
Records from March 2023 to May 2026.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
March 7, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $35,317
February 29, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,724 against this nursing home on February 29, 2024.
December 7, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,593 against this nursing home on December 7, 2023.
Staffing
3.55 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.02 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Medilodge, a chain of 53 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 3.8 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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