Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-09 · Fire 2025-04-09
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Portage, MI
Medilodge of Portage
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $35,317 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
7855 Currier Dr, Portage, MI
(269) 323-7748
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
117
Certified beds
Average residents
107
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Medilodge
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-03-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.95
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.50
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.14
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.7
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.5
About the same
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.5% |
95.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.1% |
95.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.1%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.3% |
4.1%
3.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% |
5.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.5% |
19.6%
5.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.4% |
16.5%
4.1 pts better
|
16.7%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.5% |
13.9%
2.4 pts better
|
16.3%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.2% |
11.7%
1.5 pts better
|
14.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.9%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.9% |
20.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
5.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.2% |
82.8%
5.4 pts better
|
81.7%
6.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.8% |
11.5%
1.7 pts better
|
12.0%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.7% |
79.5%
5.2 pts better
|
79.7%
5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.6% |
24.2%
3.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-29 · Fire 2024-02-29
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-07 · Fire 2023-03-07
26 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2026-01-15
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-08-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-08-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-04-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-09
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-04
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-04
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-04
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-10
G · Actual harm
2024-02-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F924 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-15
G · Actual harm
2023-12-07
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-07
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-13
G · Actual harm
2023-03-07
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-07
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2023-03-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$19,724
2024-02-29
Fine
Fine · fine $19,724
Fine
$15,593
2023-12-07
Fine
Fine · fine $15,593
Fine
Ownership
Ark Opco Group, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
B&Y Healthcare S Corp
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
B&Y Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Cody Healthcare S Corp
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Craig Flashner 2007 Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Flashner, Craig
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Flashner, Craig
Corporate Director · Individual
Kirk, Kristine
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Noble Healthcare Management, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Norcross, Robert
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Perlstein, Yitzchok
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Perlstein, Yitzchok
Corporate Director · Individual
Prestige Administrative Services, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Rogers, Stacey
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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