West Hickory Haven
3310 W Commerce Rd · Milford, MI · 48380 · 2486851400
101 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Peplinski Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $54,304 |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · 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 April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
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 September 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
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 January 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $15,593 |
| February 7, 2024 | Fine | $38,711 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235262 · certified since January 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.