Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
6700 W Outer Dr · Detroit, MI · 48235 · 3138361700
188 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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 March 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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 December 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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 December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235177 · certified since June 23, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.