Home / Michigan / Rochester Hills
Bellbrook
873 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 · Oakland County · (248) 656-3239
36 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235470 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 18, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.46 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.53 of those hours.
40.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Trinity Health, an affiliated group of 19 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 8 health citations on file.
February 18, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a level I PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) screening was completed for one (R6) of one resident reviewed for PASARR's.
December 17, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents that consume food from the kitchen.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to thoroughly and accurately investigate allegation(s) of staff to resident physical/verbal abuse for one (R91) of two residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to timely transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) within 14 days after completion for two (R311 and R333) of three residents reviewed for resident assessments.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure an Annual Resident Review (ARR) level I screening was completed and submitted annually for a level II OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993) evaluation for one (R2) of one resident reviewed for PASARR's (Preadmission Screening Annual Resident Review).
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to implement a resident centered care plan with individualized interventions that identified behaviors and/or mood concerns for one (R13) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
January 10, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00141179. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to permit readmission into the facility after a hospitalization for one (R61) of three residents reviewed for closed records.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene and glove use during wound care for one resident, (R9) of one resident reviewed for infection control during wound care, resulting in the potential for the spread of infection.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 5 on February 18, 2026, 1 on December 17, 2024, 4 on January 10, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.46 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.53 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.75 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.13 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.65 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.75 on weekdays and 3.75 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.88 in April to June 2025 to 4.46 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.46 | 1.53 | 4.75 | 3.75 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.15 | 1.31 | 4.36 | 3.61 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.13 | 1.23 | 4.42 | 3.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 34 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.88 | 1.25 | 4.03 | 3.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 34 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.14 | 3.45 | 3.3% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.7 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.7 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MERCY SERVICES FOR AGING NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION. CMS links this home to Trinity Health, a group of 19 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Continuing Care Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/1991 |
| Che Trinity Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2018 |
| Chandler, Alicia | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/01/2017 | |
| Delaney, Elisabeth | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Kastner, Steven | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Latovick, Pamela | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Capasso, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Chandler, Alicia | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2017 | |
| Handy, Joanne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Henkel, Arthur | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Jones, Beverly | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Kastner, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Lunsmann, Kathleen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| McPherson, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Minnix, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Poole, Lejon | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Tag, Anna Marie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Villarruel, Antonia | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Wells, Dewayne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Kastner, Steven | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 18, 2026: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 17, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 17, 2024: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 17, 2024: "Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- The Springs at Rochester Hills Rehab and Nursing C Rochester Hills, 1.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 80 citations
- Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Troy Troy, 3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 68 citations
- Pomeroy Living Rochester Skilled Rehabilitation Rochester Hills, 4.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Regency at Shelby Township Shelby Township, 5.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Regency Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Utica, 6.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Oakland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ll Pontiac, 6.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Bloomfield Hill Bloomfield Hills, 6.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 84 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Michigan. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Bellbrook's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bellbrook 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bellbrook get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on February 18, 2026. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Bellbrook been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bellbrook accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Bellbrook?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Trinity Health. Legal business name: MERCY SERVICES FOR AGING NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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