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Medilodge of Westwood, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

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CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer

CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Medilodge of Westwood was owned by ARK Opco Group, LLC, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Kalamazoo County, has been owned by ARK Opco Group, LLC since July 1, 2015.

Medilodge of Westwood is registered as a for-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of two from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Michigan. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, Medilodge of Westwood aided an average of 78.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 97 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Medilodge of Westwood spent a total of $108,870 in two fines and suffered two penalties.

In total, there were six for-profit nursing homes in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Alamo Nursing Home, Inc.Patricia Perry, Donald Preston, and James PrestonFor profit - Corporation574.4
Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care CenterHeritage Community of KalamazooNon profit - Church related279.8
Laurels of GalesburgLaurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.For profit - Corporation182.8
Medilodge of KalamazooARK Opco Group, LLCFor profit - Corporation537.6
Medilodge of PortageARK Opco Group, LLCFor profit - Corporation298.2
Medilodge of WestwoodARK Opco Group, LLCFor profit - Corporation278.9
Plainwell Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation CommunityAtrium Centers, Inc.For profit - Corporation330.3

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