Medilodge of Westwood
Skilled Nursing
2575 N. Drake Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Tendercare of Westwood is a leading provider of post acute and long-term skilled nursing care. Our 109 bed center offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.
Operated by ExtendiCare, which runs 169 communities in our directory.
With 109 beds, Medilodge of Westwood is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Kalamazoo average about 24 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kalamazoo average about 2.4 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 21 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Kalamazoo average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.
The community is located in Kalamazoo County, MI.
Medilodge of Westwood offers nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 109
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 52%
- Last health inspection June 2025