Medilodge of Portage

CCN 235399 · PORTAGE OPCO LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · MEDILODGE chain · 117 certified beds · Kalamazoo · MI


Medilodge of Portage is a 117-bed nursing home in Portage, Michigan. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1979-03-12. It averages 106.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Medilodge of Portage?

CMS lists 36 health-inspection deficiencies for Medilodge of Portage, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-14.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-14F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2026-05-14F0550, F0689, F0921Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2026-05-14F0679, F0690, F0695, F0761, F0842Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-01-15F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2026-01-15F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2025-08-06F0600, F0690Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2025-04-09F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-04-09F0565, F0804Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2025-04-09F0550, F0688Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D
2025-02-04F0657, F0658, F0684, F0842, F0880Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-02-29F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-02-29F0921, F0924Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.E
2024-02-29F0550, F0558, F0641, F0656, F0677, F0699, F0758, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-12-07F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-12-07F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D

Why was Medilodge of Portage fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-29Fine$19,724
2023-12-07Fine$15,593

How is Medilodge of Portage staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.633543.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)44.844.1
Average number of residents per day106.285.9

Who owns Medilodge of Portage, and what chain is it in?

Medilodge of Portage is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PORTAGE OPCO LLC and belongs to the MEDILODGE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTARK OPCO GROUP, LLCsince 07/01/2015
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTB&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP, B&Y TRUST, CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP, CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUSTsince 07/01/2015
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENORCROSS, ROBERT, ROGERS, STACEYsince 07/01/2015
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEKIRK, KRISTINEsince 09/02/2016
CORPORATE DIRECTORFLASHNER, CRAIG, PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKsince 07/01/2015
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOBLE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC, PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC, FLASHNER, CRAIG, PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKsince 01/01/2016

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