Medilodge of Portage
Nursing Home · Portage, MI
CMS certification number235399
Contact & location
7855 Currier DrPortage, MI 49002
Kalamazoo County
- Phone
- (269) 323-7748
- ZIP code
- 49002 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 117
- Residents per day
- 106.2 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Portage Opco LLC
- Chain
- Medilodge (53 facilities, avg 3.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 12, 1979
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.63 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.08 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.10 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.87 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.8 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 34.6 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 14, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 36 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-01-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-08-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-04-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-04-09 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-04-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-04-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-04-09 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-02-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-02-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-02-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-02-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-02-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-12-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-12-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $35,317 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $19,724 |
| 2023-12-07 | Fine | $15,593 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Opco Group, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| B&Y Healthcare S Corp (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| B&Y Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Craig Flashner 2007 Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Norcross, Robert (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rogers, Stacey (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flashner, Craig (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flashner, Craig (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Noble Healthcare Management, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirk, Kristine (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Medilodge of Portage?
Medilodge of Portage has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.
How many beds does Medilodge of Portage have?
It has 117 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.
Has Medilodge of Portage been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $35,317 in the last three years.
Who owns Medilodge of Portage?
It is part of Medilodge and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Medilodge of Portage?
(269) 323-7748. The facility is located at 7855 Currier Dr, Portage, MI 49002.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.