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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | 9 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.