12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Ferndale, MI
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $61,461 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3161 Hilton Rd, Ferndale, MI
(248) 547-6227
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
64
Certified beds
Average residents
45
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pioneer Healthcare Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
9 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.35
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.96
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.83
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.15
All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.32
RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.90
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.31
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.46
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.13
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.04
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,399
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
36.34
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9898
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
3.07
Performance 51.11% · Measure score 3.07 · Achievement 3.07 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.19
Baseline 4.26 hours · Performance 4.27 hours · Measure score 4.19 · Achievement 4.19 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.42% |
10.72%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 8.51% · Lower 95% interval 7.02% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 11 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.96 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 79.17% |
95.27%
16.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 22 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 49 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 0% |
42%
42 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 57 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.7
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.5
0.6 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 70.6% |
95.0%
24.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
22.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 62.9% · Q2 61.1% · Q3 72.2% · Q4 86.1% · 4Q avg 70.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.6% |
95.0%
19.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
19.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 75.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.1%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.1%
4.1 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.5% |
5.5%
4 pts better
|
5.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.4% |
19.6%
3.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.9% · Q2 22.9% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 23.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 32.5% |
16.5%
16 pts worse
|
16.7%
15.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q3 33.3% · Q4 39.1% · 4Q avg 32.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.1% |
13.9%
6.8 pts better
|
16.3%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.9% |
11.7%
3.8 pts better
|
14.9%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 17.6% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.6% |
0.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 3.5% |
20.4%
16.9 pts better
|
19.8%
16.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.5% |
5.6%
4.1 pts better
|
5.1%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.4% |
82.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
6.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 46.7% · Q2 77.8% · Q3 96.0% · Q4 82.5% · 4Q avg 75.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.7% |
11.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.7% · Observed 13.8% · Expected 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.5% |
1.3%
6.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
5.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.0% |
79.5%
4.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
4.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 75.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.1% |
24.2%
2.1 pts better
|
23.9%
1.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.1% · Observed 24.1% · Expected 26.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-08-05
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-08-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2023-06-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $45,572
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-06-04 · 9 days
9 day denial
Fine · fine $15,889
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-05-21 · 10 days
10 day denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-06-17 · 13 days
13 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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