Medilodge Of Portage
Portage, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235399) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $35,317
Phone: (269) 323-7748 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Portage in Portage, MI has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Medilodge Of Portage reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Medilodge Of Portage has 2 federal fines on record totaling $35,317.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Portage is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 117 beds and reports an average daily census of 106.2 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 12, 1979, and operates as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. It is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medilodge Of Portage holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $35,317.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medilodge Of Portage has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Medilodge Of Portage is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $35,317.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medilodge Of Portage is certified for 117 beds with an average of 106.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Medilodge chain, which has 53 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 12, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2693237748 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2693237748 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235399?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.