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Medilodge Of Portage

Medilodge Of Portage is a nursing home community in Portage, MI.

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  • Interior

    A clean and well-lit hospital room with two beds, equipped for patient care.

  • Outdoors

    A modern building surrounded by a landscaped garden with vibrant flowers and greenery.

  • Decor

    An elegantly set dining room with round tables, neatly arranged chairs, and warm decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a comfortable sofa, television, and indoor plants.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy hospital room with a bed, chair, and plants by the window.

  • Artwork

    A cozy room with a chess set on the table, surrounded by comfortable seating and artwork on the walls.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room with exercise equipment, featuring parallel bars and a stationary bike.

  • Salon

    A cozy hair salon interior with a styling chair, mirror, and decorative elements.

7855 Currier Drive, Portage, MI 49002

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Overall Review of Medilodge Of Portage

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Staff communication and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe staff who communicate and respond promptly.

Many reviewers highlight that staff members check in, explain what’s happening, and address concerns during rehab or longer stays. Some families specifically mention nursing updates and helpful guidance, and others describe being able to reach the team when questions come up. A few reviewers, however, raise concerns about medical follow-through and missed needs, including situations where they felt staff did not provide the level of attention required.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Nursing and medication follow-through

Some reviews question whether nursing care and medication routines are consistently followed.

Alongside positive comments about caring nurses and supportive rehab, several reviewers express serious worries about nursing follow-through. Complaints include delayed or inadequate medical attention, concerns about medication being given incorrectly or not given as ordered, and instances where residents were allegedly missing items or basic services. This mixed feedback matters most for families prioritizing day-to-day medical reliability during skilled nursing and rehab.

common 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep

Reviews commonly mention the building as clean and well kept.

Multiple reviewers describe the facility as clean, with some calling out no strong odors and residents appearing tidy. Several visitors also mention cleanliness during their first impressions or routine visits, and one reviewer specifically praises the smell and appearance compared to other facilities. A smaller number of reviews go the other direction, describing unclean conditions and odor concerns that were significant enough to prompt a move.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining experience and meal service

Meals are a frequent point in reviews, with most feedback being positive.

Many reviewers mention meals in positive terms, including food being hot and good, along with enjoying room service and dining during rehab. The dining experience also shows up in diet-related comments, where reviewers reference food and drink quality needing improvement in some cases. Overall, dining appears to land as a generally supportive part of the day, even though a few reviews note missed items or quality concerns.

  • An elegantly set dining room with round tables, neatly arranged chairs, and warm decor.
common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and day-to-day engagement

Residents and visitors often describe meaningful daily engagement.

Several reviews mention residents participating in activities like Bingo and other scheduled or community-supported events. Others describe enjoying outings, social time, and staff-supported involvement that helps residents stay engaged. While most comments frame engagement positively, one reviewer also notes dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the experience during their stay.

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Shared rooms and privacy limits

Privacy can be limited in shared-room setups.

One reviewer specifically criticizes a shared room arrangement where a curtain provides limited separation, describing it as not offering much privacy for longer stays. The same review also links the overall feel of the room experience to discomfort and confinement rather than home-like privacy. If privacy is a priority, it may be worth asking about room options during the move-in process.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Kalamazoo County (3 miles away) Kalamazoo County (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Borgess Internal Medicine (0.1 miles)
  • Promed Physicians (0.1 miles)
  • Delano Outpatient Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • De Lano Outpatient Clinic: Shrestha Ranjeeb P MD (0.1 miles)
  • TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers (0.2 miles)
  • TLC The Laser Center (0.3 miles)
  • Bronson Healthcare Midwest Neurology (0.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Main Street Pub (0.3 miles)
  • Ritter's Frozen Custard (0.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)
  • Arby's (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Presidential Brewing Company (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Discount Rx of Michigan (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • Hardings Market Place (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Harding's Friendly Markets (2.5 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Water Street Coffee Joint (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • BIGGBY COFFEE (1.6 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (2.1 miles)
  • Stryker Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (2.2 miles)
  • Water Street Coffee Joint (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • South Westnedge Park (1.3 miles)
  • West Lake Nature Preserve (1.4 miles)
  • Ramona Park (2.6 miles)
  • Schrier Park (2.7 miles)
  • Westfield Park (3.6 miles)
  • Texas Drive Park (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Celebration Cinema (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hilda's Rehab Clinic (2 miles)
  • Surgery Center of Kalamazoo (2.2 miles)
  • WellNow Urgent Care (2.7 miles)
  • Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Kalamazoo Islamic Center (2.6 miles)
  • Valley Family Church (3.1 miles)
  • Southern Heights Christian Reformed Church (3.2 miles)
  • Milwood United Methodist Church (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Kalamazoo - Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (3 miles)

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