Medilodge Of Westwood
Kalamazoo, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235542) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $65,535 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (269) 342-0206 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Westwood has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Medilodge Of Westwood reports total nurse staffing of 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
Medilodge Of Westwood has 2 federal fines on record totaling $65,535.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or special focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Westwood is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1993. The facility is certified for 97 beds and has an average daily census of 88.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medilodge Of Westwood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.64 per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $65,535.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. These figures come directly from CMS and are stated here without alteration.
This facility does not carry a CMS special focus designation, and CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility based on the data provided.
Medilodge Of Westwood is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars, indicating this location rates below its chain's average. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months.
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 Westwood has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Michigan's state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 52.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $65,535.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not have an abuse icon flagged and is not in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 97 beds and has an average daily census of 88.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities nationally averaging 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 29, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; for Medilodge Of Westwood these are 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2693420206 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2693420206 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235542?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.