Woodward Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

39312 Woodward Ave · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 48304 · 2486445522

190 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Optalis Health & Rehabilitation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 35
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 82
Federal penalties 15% 16
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.683.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.860.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.04≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $56,072

Inspection citations (63 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026

    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 April 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    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 April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 2, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · 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 April 2, 2026 · Environmental

  • Actual harm · G August 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 5, 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 20, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · 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 June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G December 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G December 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 5, 2025Fine$17,345
December 4, 2024Payment Denial20 days
September 21, 2023Fine$38,727
September 21, 2023Payment Denial7 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235556 · certified since January 3, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.