ElderGrade
D

50.2/100

Below average

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center

2400 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

CMS 2/5 stars #6 of 9 in Kalamazoo County (269) 381-4290
Certified beds
87
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $31,186 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

1.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.8 for 42 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.82 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $31,186 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.76 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.82 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.49 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 56 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Apr 17, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 17, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 17, 2026 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2026 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 17, 2025 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 17, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 17, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 5, 2025 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BARNES, AMY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HOUSTON, JORDAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HOUSTON, JORDAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BARNES, AMY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EASLICK SHIRELY, GERALD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SMITH, BENJAMIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOUSTON, JORDAN Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BARNES, AMY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
EASLICK SHIRELY, GERALD Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SMITH, BENJAMIN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HERITAGE COMMUNITY OF KALAMAZOO Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center? +

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center holds an ElderGrade of D (50.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.76 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 56 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.