Medilodge of Westwood
2575 N Drake Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Medilodge of Westwood Compares
Medilodge of Westwood is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.2%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kalamazoo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.9% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Medilodge of Westwood
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Medilodge of Westwood with other nursing homes in Kalamazoo.
How is Medilodge of Westwood addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Medilodge of Westwood keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.2% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Medilodge of Westwood doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Medilodge of Westwood maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 97 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Medilodge of Westwood?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Medilodge of Westwood lag behind other Kalamazoo options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo sits in Kalamazoo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 39,609 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 34.5 years
- Median household income
- $58,836
- Median home value
- $168,500
Demographics for Kalamazoo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kalamazoo.
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