The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Westwood
Kalamazoo, MI · Medicare-certified · 97 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Westwood in Kalamazoo has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is rated 3 stars and reported nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; the facility also had $52,993 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6383 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $52,993recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6383.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.07
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 2.07
- Weekend nursing
- 3.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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
10.2%10%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1.3%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%3.6%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.4%3.9%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.5%18.3%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
17.8%26.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%4.4%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
66.2%97.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—58.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
56.9%78.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $52,993 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $52,195 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $65,535 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 15 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 4, 2025
- $52,993
Federal fine
Jun 4, 2025
- 15 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 20, 2025
- $12,542
Federal fine
Jan 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 88.9 residents on an average day (92% of 97 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.