Medilodge of Kalamazoo

1701 S 11th Street · Kalamazoo, MI · 49009 · 2693752020

39 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge

The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 50
Serious harm & abuse 20% 78
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 82
Trend 10% 64
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.923.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.970.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.29≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year41%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (20 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G July 9, 2025

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

    Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected August 21, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025

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

    Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 21, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected July 29, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024

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

    Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 1, 2024

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

    Corrected August 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 20, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G May 23, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023

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

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 14, 2023

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 9, 2025Payment Denial9 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235282 · certified since April 5, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.