Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center – Kalamazoo, MI

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center

2400 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 381-4290
87 beds
All Kalamazoo facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
68.77
Score /100
#8841
National Rank

#8841
of 14703 facilities
National
39.9% position
#236
of 423 in MI
State Rank
#3
of 9 in Kalamazoo
County Rank
#3
of 6 in Kalamazoo
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 49001
ZIP Rank






About Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care CenterHarold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center is located at 2400 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI, reachable at (269) 381-4290. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 87.0 certified beds and serves an average of 85 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1967-01-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center

Address

2400 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 87 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 36 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
68.77
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8841 of 14703 nationally – #236 of 423 in Michigan

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center may be considered for families with limited options in Kalamazoo, MI, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightHarold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center currently provides 3 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 59 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 36 min/day (2023) to 59 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.3% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 33 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 57 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours38 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours59 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 10 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $31,186. 53 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $31186.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 3
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 110.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,841
of 14,703
National
Bottom 40%
#236
of 423
MI State
Bottom 44% in MI
#3
of 9
️ Kalamazoo County
#3 of 9
#3
of 6
️ Kalamazoo
#3 of 6
#1
of 1
ZIP 49001
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center ranks 8841st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.8/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 236th out of 423 nursing homes. In Kalamazoo, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,591 nationally and RN hours rank #2,153 nationally (#92 in MI).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MI State Rank Note
2022 #14,124 / 14,703 #404 / 423 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2023 3.62 #6,841 / 14,703 #241 / 423 Above average
2024 3.51 #8,135 / 14,703 #269 / 423 Below average
2025 3.69 #7,052 / 14,703 #246 / 423 Above average
2026 3.55 #8,591 / 14,703 #303 / 423 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MI State Rank Note
2022 #14,124 / 14,703 #404 / 423 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2023 0.61 #6,099 / 14,703 #250 / 423 Above average
2024 0.91 #2,338 / 14,703 #111 / 423 Top 25%
2025 0.83 #3,187 / 14,703 #149 / 423 Top 25%
2026 0.98 #2,153 / 14,703 #92 / 423 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1967-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (269) 381-4290 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.8/100, placing it #8841 of 14703 facilities nationally and #236 of 423 in Michigan. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 59 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 38 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 57 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 10 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $31,186. 53 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $31,186, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 110.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center ranks 8841st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.8/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 236th out of 423 nursing homes. In Kalamazoo, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,591 nationally and RN hours rank #2,153 nationally (#92 in MI). Our composite quality score of 68.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Kalamazoo, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/michigan/kalamazoo/

Contact and Location

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2400 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 87
Average Residents / Day 85 (98% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Kalamazoo County, MI
City Kalamazoo, MI
ZIP Code 49001
Approved Since January 1, 1967
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 235050
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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