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Medilodge Of Portage
7855 Currier Dr, Portage, MI 49002
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Medilodge Of Portage Description
Medilodge of Portage is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our center offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Medilodge facilities in Portage and surrounding areas present a mixed picture of experiences. Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with communication and care, mentioning instances where needs were not adequately met, such as ignored meal requests, medication errors, and perceived negligence leading to hospital readmissions. Concerns were also raised about lost personal items and a lack of understanding from the administration.
On the other hand, many reviews praise the facilities for their cleanliness, friendly and professional staff, and the quality of care provided. The therapy and nursing departments receive commendations for their efforts in rehabilitation and resident care. The staff's dedication to creating a welcoming and caring environment is frequently highlighted, with specific mentions of the team's efforts to ensure residents feel at home.
Several reviewers, including employees and visitors, note the positive atmosphere, the range of activities and outings offered to residents, and the overall sense of community and teamwork among the staff. The food quality and the facility's upkeep are also points of satisfaction for some.
While there are critiques regarding certain aspects of care and communication, there is also significant appreciation for the staff's friendliness, professionalism, and the care they provide to residents. Recommendations for the facility are mixed, with some expressing high satisfaction and others advising caution based on their experiences.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 12, 1979
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 101
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 72
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $62459
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-12-09 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-09 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-01 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-02 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-01 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-02 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-02 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-05-17 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-30 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-28 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-21 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-09-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-09-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-09-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-17 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-17 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-17 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-05 | $11,667 |
| 2021-11-09 | $9,750 |
| 2021-11-09 | $15,000 |
| 2022-08-16 | $52,709 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-08-16 | 18 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Portage which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 48,177 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $68,920, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 26
- Average Temperature: 50.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 163 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 147 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.52 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.43 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.89 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.93 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 118.0, Moderate Days 51.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Sam's Club
0.7 miles awayD&W Fresh Market
0.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.9 miles awayMeijer
1.3 miles awayALDI
1.6 miles awayTransportation
Kalamazoo
6.3 miles awayBattle Creek
21.9 miles awayBus Stations
Parkview
4.5 miles awayArchives on Howard
5.0 miles awayStadium Drive Apartments
5.2 miles awayStadium Drive
5.2 miles awayMetro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
5.4 miles awayBanks
Comerica
0.2 miles awayPNC Bank
0.9 miles awayFlagstar Bank
0.9 miles awayKellogg Community Federal Credit Union
0.9 miles awayNational City Bank / PNC
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
5.3 miles awayBronson Methodist Hospital
5.6 miles awayBorgess Medical Center
7.1 miles awayBronson LakeView Hospital
16.0 miles awayBorgess-Pipp Hospital
17.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayRite Aid
1.4 miles awayMeijer Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayRed Crown Pharmacy
6.6 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
1.1 miles awayDavid T Brown, DDS PC
9.1 miles awayTurcotte Dentistry
20.8 miles awayEtheridge Dentistry
20.8 miles awayParks
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
0.1 miles awayPortage
0.1 miles awayVeterans Memorial Park
0.1 miles awayLiberty Park
0.2 miles awayCentral Park
0.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Crossroads Mall
1.1 miles awayCampus Pointe Mall
5.8 miles awayBronco Mall
5.8 miles awayMall Plaza
6.0 miles awayLakeview Square Mall
20.8 miles awayCulture
Hayloft Theater
0.4 miles awayCelery Flats Ampitheatre
0.4 miles awayMiller Auditorium
5.4 miles awayThe New Vic Theatre
5.5 miles awayChenery Auditorium
5.6 miles awayRestaurants
Taco Bob's
0.2 miles awayColonial Kitchen
0.3 miles awayMain Street. Pub
0.3 miles awayEl Jimador
0.3 miles awayLodo Company
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