Medilodge of Portage

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medilodge of Portage, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686May 14, 2026

  This citation pertains to intake #2968884, #3004071, and #3000720Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident received appropriate care for skin breakdown and pressure ulcer development in 2 of 3 residents (Resident #119 and Resident #5) reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in Resident #119 developing a pressure ulcer infection and Resident #5 developing pressure ulcers.Findings include:Resident #119 Review of a Face Sheet revealed Resident #119 was a male who originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had pertinent diagnoses which included: pressure ulcer of the sacral region (the lower part of the back, base of the spine just above the buttock) stage 4 (most severe form of the pressure ulcer, characterized by a deep, open wound that… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 15, 2026

  This citation pertains to intake #2709386.Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision with hot liquids for 1 resident (Resident #101) of 5 residents reviewed for accidents and safety resulting in Resident #101 receiving a second degree burn (causes pain and damages the outer and second layer of the skin) on her left arm on 12/27/2025 and a burn on her left hand on 12/30/2025 and the fear of receiving another burn. Findings include:Resident #101 (R101)Review of the admission Record and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed R101 originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses including nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (serious stroke where bleeding occurs inside the brain), flaccid (lacking… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 29, 2024

  This citation has two Deficient Practice Statements (DPS). DPS 1 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe environment and adequate safety measures for one resident (R9) of 22 residents reviewed for accidents and hazards, resulting in a fall with injury and the potential of additional falls with injuries. Findings include: According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], R9 scored 2/15 on her BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) indicating the resident was severely cognitively impaired, experienced bowel/bladder incontinence. The resident had no impairment in her arms or legs, high-risk medications included antianxiety, antidepressant and sedative medications. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Dec 7, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to accurately assess a resident's skin integrity, and update interventions to prevent the development and worsening of a medical device related pressure ulcers for 1 (Resident #100) of 4 residents reviewed for pressure wounds, resulting in Resident #100 developing unstageable/non-healing pressure ulcers after a cast like boot (for leg fracture) had not been removed for assessment of skin integrity by nursing staff in accordance with physicians orders. Findings include: Review of an Admission Record revealed Resident #100, was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses which included: chronic respiratory failure. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 7, 2023

  This citation pertains to Intake #MI00133261. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provided adequate supervision to prevent accidents and falls, identify hazards, and follow professional standards of care after a fall for two residents (Resident #304 and #63) of 7 residents reviewed for accidents, resulting in a thoracic spine (mid-back) fracture repeated falls and skin lacerations. Findings Include: Resident #304 Review of an Admission Record revealed Resident #304 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: history of falling and fracture of left femur (upper leg). Resident #304 discharged on [DATE]. […]