Kith Haven
G 1069 Ballenger Highway · Flint, MI · 48504 · 8102356676
159 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).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $119,506 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2026
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 April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
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 March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 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.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 7, 2024 | Fine | $119,506 |
| February 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 57 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235343 · certified since October 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.