Brookdale Portage Mc
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What this means for your family
While some families report a warm, home-like environment, the recurring reports of high leadership turnover and inadequate staffing in the memory care unit are significant red flags. If you are considering this facility, specifically ask for the current staffing ratios in memory care and inquire about their protocol for managing dementia-related agitation to ensure it aligns with your loved one's needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
10 reviews on Google“Brookdale Portage MC receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the warm environment and staff kindness, while others report significant operational instability. Critical concerns center on high turnover in leadership, chronic understaffing in the memory care unit, and an inability to manage common dementia-related behaviors effectively.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm and respectful staff interactions
- Pleasant outdoor spaces like gardens and porches
- Appreciated home-cooked menu options
Concerns
- High turnover of executive directors and management instability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Chronic understaffing in the memory care unit (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate management of dementia-related behaviors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We noticed how much people appreciate the home-cooked meals here; could you tell us more about how the menu is planned and if there are options for specific dietary needs?
- 2The gardens and porches look lovely; how do the residents typically spend their time enjoying the outdoor spaces?
- 3With the small, intimate size of the community, how do you ensure there is consistent, specialized support for residents experiencing more complex dementia-related behaviors?
- 4How do you approach staff training and continuity to ensure that the warm, respectful care residents expect remains consistent?
- 5What is the protocol for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 6How does the management team work to ensure that the care standards in the memory care unit remain stable and well-supported?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Mother was reluctant to make this life change but the staff at Brookdale has treated her with respect and kindness as she has settled in to her new home.”
“For a memory care facility, they appeared ill-equipped to deal with basic sundowning and dementia behaviors. They sent my grandpa to the ER multiple times for agitation.”
“the memory care sign is short staffed, undersupplied, & the issues are endless. They have like a 32 bed facility and they run 4-5 staff & one nurse.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Key Findings
Recent inspections have identified several safety and health concerns, including improper storage of hazardous chemicals, unlabeled food, and issues with required medical screenings for residents and staff. A previous investigation also documented a serious incident involving a resident with a maggot infestation in a wound.
May 1, 2025Routine
Multiple food items in the kitchen and activity cabinets were unlabeled and lacked appropriate open dates.
One employee TB screening was not completed within 10 days of hire (completed 15 days after hire).
One resident did not have an appropriate TB screening on record within 12 months of admission; a chest x-ray was found but was for unrelated chest pain.
Hazardous and toxic chemicals were stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet, making them easily accessible to residents.
Clean linens were being stored on the floor and mixed with other items like waste cans and personal clothing, rather than in a separate clean storage area.
Sep 18, 2023RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Jan 21, 2023Complaint
A resident was found with maggots in an ear wound; staff suspected a fly laid eggs in the wound while the resident was outside.
Sep 8, 2009OtherCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, INC.
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