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Medilodge of Westwood

Kalamazoo, MI · Medicare-certified · 97 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

Medilodge of Westwood has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score and a recent federal penalty, including $52,195 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7739 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $52,195recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7739.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.08
Licensed practical nurses
0.39
Nurse aides
2.31
Weekend nursing
3.23

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 68%

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

23.8%14%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.4%5.3%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

5.5%3.9%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.4%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

0%5.2%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

1.4%0%Improving

Residents needing more help with daily activities

7.5%12.5%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

19.5%3.8%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

26.2%15.5%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%2.2%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

29.2%16.9%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%3.2%Worsening

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

83.5%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

67.6%86.7%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

58.3%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

66.4%68.8%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $52,195 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.

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  7. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $129,165 in total fines · 2 payment denials.

  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Jun 4, 2025

    15 days
  • Federal fine

    Jun 4, 2025

    $52,195
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Feb 20, 2025

    15 days
  • Federal fine

    Jan 18, 2024

    $12,542
  • Federal fine

    May 18, 2023

    $64,428

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
85.7 residents on an average day (88% of 97 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.