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Brookdale Portage
Located in Portage, Michigan, Brookdale Portage offers an assisted living community that celebrates and encourages independence, while providing the comfort of 24/7 staff availability for emergencies. Just 20 minutes from Kalamazoo, the community empowers residents to live their best lives, offering help with personal needs so they can confidently socialize, enjoy outings, and pursue their interests. Brookdale Portage provides spacious, light-filled apartments, nutritious dining, a busy activity schedule, and scheduled transportation to support residents’ independent lifestyles.
The community’s personalized assistance helps residents maintain the right balance of care and freedom, with life-enriching programs to support their mental and physical well-being. Brookdale Portage also offers convenient amenities like a hair salon, library, postal services, and a private dining room, creating a comfortable, home-like environment where residents can thrive. By combining personalized support with an engaging, independent lifestyle, Brookdale Portage empowers seniors to live life to the fullest.
Community insights.
About this community
Brookdale Portage is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc.
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2009 vs. Michigan state average
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Michigan average (3 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 272 / 286 / 290 / 392 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Portage
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1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portage's city center to Brookdale Portage's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Bickford of Portage | AL MC | Portage (West Portage) | 71
Facility
71
MI AVG
69
Rank
#164 / 382 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
MI AVG
40
Rank
#393 / 614 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MI AVG
13
Rank
#137 / 291 | - | 10 | 16
Facility
16
MI AVG
8
Rank
#279 / 330 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#198 / 330 | Portage Bickford Cottage LLC |
| StoryPoint Portage | AL IL MC | Portage (West Portage) | 40
Facility
40
MI AVG
69
Rank
#238 / 382 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MI AVG
40
Rank
#554 / 614 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
13
Rank
#13 / 291 | A+ | 5 | 12
Facility
12
MI AVG
8
Rank
#245 / 330 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#252 / 330 | Senior Living Portage, LLC |
| Brookdale Portage | AL | Portage (Woodbridge Hills) | 38
Facility
38
MI AVG
69
Rank
#251 / 382 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
MI AVG
40
Rank
#366 / 614 | Studio | 28
Facility
28
MI AVG
13
Rank
#73 / 291 | A+ | 3 | - | - | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan
Brookdale Portage is located in Portage, Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Portage
What neighborhood is Brookdale Portage in?
Brookdale Portage is in the Woodbridge Hills neighborhood of Portage.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Portage?
Brookdale Portage is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc.
Is Brookdale Portage in a walkable area?
Brookdale Portage has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Portage?
According to MI state health department records, Brookdale Portage's license number is AH390236936.
How long has Brookdale Portage been in business?
Brookdale Portage has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Portage have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Portage on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Portage?
Yes, Brookdale Portage allows residents to bring their pets.
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