The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI · Medicare-certified · 39 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Kalamazoo has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, though its nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.64 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and recent inspection issues included discharge planning, pressure ulcer care, and resident abuse protections.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6362 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6362.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58
- Nurse aides
- 1.94
- Weekend nursing
- 3.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—17%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%9.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—13.6%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
41.7%36.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24%15.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%90.6%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 9 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 9, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 37.1 residents on an average day (95% of 39 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.