Medilodge of Southfield
26715 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076 · Oakland County · (248) 557-0050
182 certified beds, about 145 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235296 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 15, 2025, inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 91 health citations since August 2023, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $185,734 in the last three years; the largest was $155,597, and the latest is dated August 15, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.23 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
53.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Medilodge, an affiliated group of 53 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 91 health citations on file.
May 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): 2974196 and 2794550. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents right to be free from physical abuse by staff and residents for four (R801, R805, R809, and R810) out of six reviewed for abuse resulting in R808 punching R801 in the jaw causing fear, pain and discoloration, attempting to choke R809, and hitting R810 in the face; and a staff member pushing R805 causing a fall.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number 2794550. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report witnessed resident to resident physical abuse to the State Agency for two (R809 and R810) of six resident reviewed for abuse who were physically abused by R808.
August 15, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 17 citations
- J Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to adequately assess/monitor residents experiencing identified changes of condition, notify the Physicians of their continued decline and transfer the residents to higher levels of care in a timely manner, for four residents (R7, R97, R168 and R175) of four residents reviewed for changes in condition, resulting in R7 not being transferred to a higher level of care and expiring, R97 having a critically low hemoglobin level and expiring, R168 having to be transferred to the hospital and subsequently intubated and R175 contracting sepsis resulting in shock. These deficient practices resulted in the increased likelihood of serious harm, serious injury and/or death to occur.
- F Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #1194668. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to purchase a surety bond in an amount equal to the current balance of personal funds held in the resident trust fund. This deficient practice has the potential to affect 82 resident's that have funds managed by the facility.
- 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 facility failed to maintain food service equipment based on professional standards for food service safety resulting in the potential to result in food borne illness among all residents who consume food/drinks from the kitchen.
- F Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to identify area of deficiency and maintain an effective quality assurance and performance improvement program (QAPI) for respiratory care, catheter care and residents experiencing changes in condition. This practice has the potential to affect all residents that reside in the facility.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #'s 1194664 and 1194670. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received assistance with oral hygiene, incontinence care, bathing, and nail care for three (R8, R138, and R152) of seven residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly store and secure medications and biologicals in one of eight medication carts and one of four medication rooms observed for medication storage.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure meals were maintained and served at a palatable temperature affecting multiple residents, including multiple residents from the confidential group interview, resulting in dissatisfaction with meals and the potential for nutritional decline.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity during nursing care for one resident (R59) out of two residents reviewed for dignity/respect.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review facility failed to provide appropriate equipment (in a timely manner) for two residents (R176 & R177) of two residents reviewed for reasonable accommodation of needs. This deficient practice has the potential for accidents and improper care with feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review facility failed to follow up timely about the grievances expressed by the resident and follow their grievance process for one (R177) of one resident reviewed for grievances. This deficient practice has the potential for dissatisfaction and frustration with the care/services received during their stay at the facility.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #2572077Based on interview and record review the facility failed to thoroughly complete a discharge summary for two residents (R172 and R173) of five residents reviewed for discharges.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure timely interventions were implemented to prevent the development of two facility acquired pressure ulcers for one (R21) out of three residents reviewed for pressure sores/wounds.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that catheter orders and monitoring were in place for one resident (R174) of one resident reviewed for catheter care resulting in the potential for infection and other complications.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain physician orders for two residents (R176 & R95) of three residents reviewed for respiratory care resulting in the potential for respiratory difficulties related to no orders for R176's Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP - a breathing aid/machine that helps people with breathing difficulties) and no orders for R95's tracheostomy care/speaking valve (a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea/windpipe to allow for breathing and/or to remove secretions).
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #1194668. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide medically related social services related to discharge planning for one (R138) of one resident reviewed for social services.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure routine dental services were provided for one resident (R18) of one resident reviewed for ancillary services.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure proper infection control protocols and practices for implementation of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and transmission-based precautions (TBP) for two (R5 and R10) of three residents reviewed for infection control. This deficient practice has the likelihood to result in cross-contamination and the spread of infection and disease.
May 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00152656 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of resident property and the facility's investigation into the allegation to the State Agency within the required time frame for one (R802) of three residents reviewed for misappropriation of property.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00152656 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of misappropriation of resident property for one (R802) of three residents reviewed for misappropriation of property.
April 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake# MI00151103. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure incontinence care was provided in a timely manner for one resident (R905) of two residents reviewed for Bowel and Bladder.
March 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00150901, MI00151135, MI00151140, MI00151161. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report multiple allegations of sexual abuse by a staff member to the Abuse Coordinator and/or State Survey Agency in a timely manner for one (R801) of four residents reviewed for abuse, and one unidentified resident, resulting in a delay in investigation and R801 exhibiting signs of fear and distress when a male Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) regularly assigned to the unit continued working after the allegations were made.
January 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake: MI00147960 & MI00147915. Based on observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to notify the family of R707 of a fall and notify both legal guardians for R706 of an accident that resulted in an injury, for two of three residents reviewed for an injury of unknown origin.
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake: MI00147960. Based on interview and record reviews the facility failed to coordinate effective discharge planning that met the needs and provided care giver support for one (R707) of two residents reviewed for discharges.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake: MI00147759. Based on observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure staff consistently provided assistance with brief changes/toileting needs for one (R705) of three residents reviewed for Assistance of Daily Living.
October 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThis citation has two deficient practices. Deficient Practice #1 This citation pertains to intake #MI00147354. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident's rights related to the appropriateness of placement on a locked, secured unit for one resident (R702) of three residents reviewed for resident's rights, resulting in feelings of frustration after being moved to a locked, secured unit.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation has two deficient practices. Deficient practice #1 This citation pertains to Intake #MI00147275 Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate staffing and proper bed mobility were provided to prevent a fall for one (R701) of four residents reviewed for falls.
October 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00146327 and MI00146090. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of neglect and multiple resident to resident abuse incidents to the Administrator and the State Agency for two (R507 and R501) of five residents reviewed for abuse and three unknown residents, resulting in the allegations not being investigated and the potential for unidentified and continued abuse and neglect.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to interact with a resident in a dignified and respectful manner for one (R505) of two residents reviewed for dignity and respect.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00146090. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from verbal abuse by staff and verbal abuse (as witnessed by R514) by a resident for two (R501 and R502) of five residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate multiple incidents of resident to resident abuse perpetrated by one (R501) of five residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the potential for continued and unidentified abuse and the lack of identifying three victims to ensure their safety and well being.
July 31, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 14 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.
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, resulting in the presence of gnats and flies (R26 and R102) throughout the facility and resident complaints. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00145602. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, affecting multiple residents throughout the facility.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation has three deficient practices (DPS). DPS#1 Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident transfer was completed per the plan of care for one resident (R93) of six residents reviewed for accidents/hazards/supervision.
- E Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents were free of any significant medication errors for one (R70) of one resident reviewed for medication errors.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that one (R395) of one resident reviewed for abuse, was free from misappropriation of their social security money when the money was rerouted to the facility without consent of the resident.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop resident-specific comprehensive care plans for two (R137 and R246) of 29 residents reviewed for care plans, resulting in lack of identified mood, behavior, targeted symptoms and use of psychotropic medication for R137, and lack of hospice needs for (R246).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan reviews were completed with the required interdisciplinary (IDT) team for two (R246 and R137) residents, and ensure the care plan was revised to reflect the current status of the resident's post-fall interventions for one (R26) of 29 residents reviewed for care plan revisions, resulting in the lack of opportunity for the Residents, their legal representatives, and/or family members to participate in the discussion of treatment options and decisions which pertained to their care, and direct care staff being unaware of changes in the resident's care needs following a fall.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide activity of daily living care including timely brief change, associated peri-care and linen change for one (R29) resident of two residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure narcotic medication for discharged resident (R445) was disposed of in a timely manner.
- D Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a Physician ordered diagnostic (duplex scan) was obtained per the physician's order for one resident (R46) of one residents reviewed for radiology diagnostics.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow core infection control procedures for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for two residents (R93 and R297) of three residents reviewed for transmission based precautions.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective immunization program (for influenza and pneumonia) for two (R77 and R82) of five residents reviewed for vaccinations resulting in the potential for influenza and pneumonia infections.
- D Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure functional furniture (bed with working remote) was provided for one (R16) of 14 residents reviewed for the environment task, resulting in the potential loss of independence, dignity, and well-being due to poor positioning during meals.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00145377. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two (R806 and R812) of three residents reviewed for abuse, were free from misappropriation of their money and property, resulting in a staff member electronically transferring $13.00 of R806's money to himself and $142.00 to an unknown person using a mobile payment service application, and the same staff member stealing R812's cellular phone.
June 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- K Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake(s): MI00144759 & MI00144593. Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to implement measures/restrictions implemented by the County's health department after the identification of a facility resident diagnosed with presumptive healthcare associated Legionella (a type of bacteria that causes pneumonia), failed to timely and accurately conduct surveillance of the facility's infections, and failed to ensure water management meetings were being conducted as documented in the facility's policy for three residents (R705, R706 and R708) of six reviewed for infection control. This had the ability to also affect 140 of 140 residents that resided in the facility at the time of the survey, resulting in non-compliance with the local Health Department/County's Epidemiologist restrictions and the risk of growth and spread of Legionella. [...]
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain general repair and cleanliness of resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas for all residents residing on 1st floor South unit, and 2nd floor North and South units, resulting in the potential for avoidable contamination and decrease in satisfaction of living.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure physician notification and follow-up for a resident with a change of condition for one (R701) of four residents reviewed for quality of care.
May 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00144187. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure treatment in a dignified manner for two residents (R#'s 506 and 510) of three residents reviewed for dignity, resulting in verbalized feelings of anger, embarrassment and disgust.
- D Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteThis Citation is based on intake MI00143989. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to (1) obtain authorization to manage personal funds, (2) properly manage a trust account, and (3) follow the policy provided by facility on personal funds and trust accounts for one resident(R500) reviewed for misappropriation of funds resulting in resident alleging stolen money.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00144015. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly care for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes (feeding tubes) for one resident (R#505), of two residents reviewed for PEG tubes.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00144187. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to appropriately implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP, infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for resident's on EBP for two residents, (R#'s 505 and 509) of three residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions, resulting in the potential for the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms.
April 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake # MI00143211. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify and discuss a room change with a resident and their responsible party for one resident (R901) of one residents reviewed for room changes, resulting in R901 being moved to a new room without approval of the responsible party and the increased potential for transfer trauma.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake # MI00143211. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a written copy of the bed-hold notification upon transfer to the hospital for one resident (R901) of one residents reviewed for transfers, resulting in R901 being discharged to the hospital without written notification of the bed-hold instructions and the potential for them to save their bed for return to the facility.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00143384. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician ordered diagnostic laboratory testing was completed for one resident (R902) of one resident reviewed for change of condition, resulting potential for unidentified infection.
March 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00142805. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing assessment and monitoring for one resident (R701) with a tracheostomy and a diagnoses of diabetes, of three residents reviewed for assessment and monitoring, resulting in the delay of identification of a change of condition including respiratory distress, decreased blood oxygen saturation levels, elevated blood pressure, and hyperglycemia requiring a transfer to the emergency room and placement in the intensive care unit.
February 14, 2024Complaint 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 wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00141573. Based 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.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00140589. Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, safe, and home-like environment for four residents (R601, R603, R607 and R618), in addition to multiple residents throughout the facility, resulting in unsanitary/unsafe conditions and lingering urine odors.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to MI00139360 and MI00140459. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and/or implement policies and procedures for ensuring the reporting of a reasonable suspicion of a crime in accordance with section 1150B of the Act for one (R601) of 11 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in multiple instances of misappropriation not being reported to the local police.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to MI00139360 and MI00140459. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the protection of residents and thoroughly investigate allegations of misappropriation for one (R601) of 11 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the potential for further misappropriation to occur and allegations not being thoroughly investigated.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents and visitors had access to previous survey results, resulting in residents and visitors being uninformed of deficiencies identified in the facility. This had the potential to affect all residents who resided in the facility.
August 11, 2023Standard inspection · 28 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteR109 On 8/8/23 at 10:43 AM, R109 was observed asleep, laying in bed with a tube feeding pump that was next to the bed that was on and set to a rate of 76 Milliliters (ML) an hour. There was approximately 800 ML of the jevity tube feeding formula that remained in the container. Additionally, there was a suction machine stored on the bedside dresser. On 8/8/23 at 2:35 PM, R109 remained laying in bed in the same manner as observed earlier, with the same amount of tube feeding formula that remained in the container. The tube feeding pump was turned off. On 8/8/23 at 2:37 PM, R109's family (introduced as the resident's daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter) entered the room and woke the resident up. When asked about the resident's use of a tube feeding, the granddaughter reported R109 had some recent weight gain and further reported the resident was now on a pleasure tray. [...]
- G Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to identify and implement interventions to address changes in range in motion (ROM) for one (R42) of three residents reviewed for limited ROM, resulting in R42 developing contractures of the lower extremities.
- 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.
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the exterior dumpster area in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents, staff and visitors.
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an effective Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program that identified systemic quality issues and implemented appropriate plans of action to correct quality deficiencies (R294) and maintain sustained compliance resulting in the potential to affect all residents that resided in the facility.
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to eliminate harborage conditions to maintain an environment free from pests. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents, staff and visitors.
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #s: MI00138275, MI00136994 and MI00138484. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure multiple residents were treated in a dignified manner including two (R57 and R131) of four residents reviewed for dignity and failed to provide dignified dining (R9, R10, R58, R16, R72, R37, R51, R137 R60, R44, R84), resulting in the expressions of frustration, and the potential for decreased feelings of self-worth.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intakes: MI00135989, MI00136742, and MI00138275. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, safe and home-like environment to ensure that hallways, resident rooms, floors and other facility areas and equipment were clean and in good repair affecting multiple residents (Rs: 2,8, 27, 32, 34, 38, 48, 61, 64, 66, 80, 86, 101, 116, 121, and 341) throughout the facility, resulting in an unclean physical environment, resident dissatisfaction and complaints regarding the lack of cleanliness and upkeep. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents that reside within the facility.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake: MI00138275 This citation has two deficient practices. Deficient Practice #1: Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Physician orders for oxygen therapy were followed for one residents (R56) of three residents reviewed for respiratory care.
- E Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) received care and services that accounted for experiences and identified and implemented interventions to mitigate triggers for one (R73) of one resident reviewed for trauma informed care, resulting in the potential for exposure to trauma triggers and re-traumatization.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the provider documented a rationale in the medication record for continuing a medication dosage identified as an irregularity by the consultant pharmacist and failed to address pharmacy recommendations for two (R78 and R166) of five residents reviewed for medication regimen reviews, resulting in the potential for adverse reactions and ineffective medications.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00138215. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure antipsychotic medication orders were implemented as intended for one (R58) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, resulting in the resident receiving an additional 1 Milligram (MG) of antipsychotic medication for over three months and the increased likelihood for serious adverse side-effects.
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake # MI00138275 Based on observation interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication room was maintained in a safe/sanitary manner in one of two medication rooms reviewed.
- E Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record reviews the facility failed to consistently provide therapy services for one (R102) of three residents reviewed for rehab services.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure all evaluations/consultations were available for review in the medical record for one resident (R56) of one residents reviewed for medical records.
- E Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #s: MI00135989 and MI00136742. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain ventilation exhaust systems on the first floor and second floor south units (including the rooms of R27,34,48,73,64,101 and141), resulting in strong, unpleasant fecal and urine odors affecting all residents and/or visitors that reside within those units, extending to the facility's front hallway and lobby area.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake #: MI00136638 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a bed of appropriate length was provided for one resident (R56) of one residents reviewed for accommodation of needs.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake: MI00136994. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to document care concerns and follow the facility's policy for concerns for one (R131) of one resident reviewed for grievances.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake: MI00136994 and MI00138275. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent verbal aggression and mistreatment for one (R131) of five residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake(s) MI00136561 and MI00136742 Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to timely report to the State Agency (SA) allegations of staff to resident physical abuse for one (R91) of nine residents reviewed for abuse.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure level I Preadmission Screening (PAS)/Annual Resident Review (ARR) Mental Illness/Intellectual Disability/Related Conditions Identification was completed accurately and sent to local community mental health for a level II OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993) evaluation for one (R75) of three residents reviewed for PASARR assessments, resulting in the potential for unmet mental health treatment and services, and a decline in psychosocial well-being. Findings Include: R75 R75 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] after hospitalization. R75 was living in the community with their family prior to hospitalization. R75's admitting diagnoses included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes, seizures, Dementia, and depression. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan which addressed behaviors for one (R444) of 38 residents reviewed for care planning.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteThis citation has two deficient practices Deficient Practice #1 Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were available for administration and medications were prepared appropriately for three residents (R56, R6 and R107) of three residents reviewed for Nursing standards of practice.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #'s MI00135989, MI00138215, MI00138275, and MI00136638. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents were consistently provided with nail care for one (R42) of seven residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Findings Include: On 8/8/23 at 9:51 AM, R42 was observed lying in bed, her fingernails were noted to be approximately 3/4-1 inch in length. When asked if she wanted her nails that long, R42 explained she would like them shorter, but no one cut them for her. Review of the clinical record revealed R42 was admitted into the facility on 1/19/23 with diagnoses that included: dementia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure treatments for pressure ulcers were completed per Physicians orders for one resident (R93) of six residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to develop person-centered dementia care for one (R37) of four residents reviewed for dementia care, resulting in the potential for increased behaviors and unmet care needs.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five percent when medication errors were observed from a total of 30 opportunities for two (R's 6 & 107) of five resident's observed for the medication administration task, resulting in a medication error rate of 50%.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent significant medication errors for two (R's 6 and 107) of five residents reviewed for the medication administration task.
Fire safety inspections
32 fire safety citations on file: 3 on August 15, 2025, 14 on July 31, 2024, 15 on August 11, 2023.
Every fire safety citation32 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2025 | Fine | $155,597 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $15,593 |
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $14,544 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.23 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.46 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.29 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.0% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.9% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.25 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 4.54 on weekdays and 3.46 on weekends, 24% 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 3.79 in April to June 2025 to 4.23 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 | 4.23 | 0.57 | 4.54 | 3.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 145 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.39 | 0.57 | 4.71 | 3.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 147 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.30 | 0.55 | 4.57 | 3.61 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 150 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.79 | 0.56 | 4.05 | 3.15 | 0.6% | 0 of 91 | 147 |
| 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 | 7.3 | 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 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.6 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SOUTHFIELD OPCO, LLC. CMS links this home to Medilodge, a group of 53 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteeninone Opco Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/24/2013 |
| B&y Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| B&y Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Craig Flashner 2007 Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Norcross, Robert | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 06/24/2013 | |
| Rogers, Stacey | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 10/20/2014 | |
| Kirk, Kristine | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Flashner, Craig | Corporate director | Individual | 06/24/2013 | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Corporate director | Individual | 06/24/2013 | |
| Generations Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2016 | |
| Flashner, Craig | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2013 | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2013 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 23 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 19 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2025: "Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2025: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center Southfield, 1.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 61 citations
- Greenfield Rehab and Nursing Center Royal Oak, 1.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 81 citations
- Harmony Village of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, 2.4 mi · not rated · 50 citations
- Lahser Hills Care Centre Southfield, 3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Oakridge Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center L Ferndale, 4.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 52 citations
- The Villa at Great Lakes Crossing Detroit, 4.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Regency Heights-Detroit Detroit, 4.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Beaconshire Nursing Centre Detroit, 4.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 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 Medilodge of Southfield's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Medilodge of Southfield 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Medilodge of Southfield get at its last inspection?
- 17 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 15, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Medilodge of Southfield been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $185,734 in the last three years.
- Does Medilodge of Southfield 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 Medilodge of Southfield?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Medilodge. Legal business name: SOUTHFIELD OPCO, LLC.
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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