Westwood Nursing Center
16588 Schaefer · Detroit, MI · 48235 · 3133455000
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $27,523 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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 January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 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 November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · 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 March 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · 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 December 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
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 October 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · 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 October 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C August 31, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235444 · certified since July 9, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.