Corewell Health Rehab & Nursing Center-Commons Far

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Corewell Health Rehab & Nursing Center-Commons Far, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 25, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement safety interventions to prevent an avoidable fall for one resident (R803), of one resident reviewed for falls, resulting in a transfer to the emergency room where it was discovered R803 sustained a left tibia (shin bone) fracture, a contusion (bruise) to the left upper extremity, and an abrasion to the right upper extremity. Findings include: On 2/24/26 at 9:00 AM, a review of a nursing progress note dated 11/29/25 at 12:48 AM entered into the record by Nurse 'E' was reviewed and read, Note Text: Writer was called by caregiver (Certified Nurse Aide 'D') that resident fell to the floor. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF711Feb 25, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to review lab values prior to the administration of D5% 0.45% NS (an intravenous fluid solution that contains .45 grams of sodium chloride (NS) and 5 grams of dextrose (sugar) per 100 milliliters) for one resident (R802), of one resident reviewed for the physician's responsibility to review the resident's total program of care at each visit, resulting in R802 receiving continuous IV fluid containing dextrose for approximately two days after the lab reported a critically high glucose level, which subsequently required an emergency transfer to the hospital for hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar). […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Aug 14, 2025

  This citation pertains to Complaint #2575124.Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly assess and implement timely treatment for a shearing injury for two (R801 and R803) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in R801 developing an avoidable Stage III (Full-thickness skin loss) pressure ulcer that worsened to an Unstageable (Obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss) pressure ulcer. Findings include:A review of R801's clinical record revealed R801 was admitted into the facility on 6/13/25 and discharged on 7/18/25 with diagnoses that included: spinal stenosis. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 24, 2023

  Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure that safe transfer techniques were implemented based on the physician order and assessment for one (R907) resident of one reviewed for accidents, resulting in a fall, with right intertrochanteric/femoral neck (hip) fracture, right maxillary sinus orbital floor (facial bone) fracture, and right nasal bone fracture which required a transfer to hospital and surgical intervention and pain. Findings include: R907 was a long-term care resident of the facility. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Nov 30, 2022

  This citation pertains to intake #MI00131354. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the placement of a transdermal medication patch for blood pressure control for one resident (R272), of one resident reviewed for appropriate use of transdermal patches, resulting in elevated blood pressure and transfer to the hospital for treatment. Findings include: A request was made for a policy regarding transdermal patches, however; the provided policy was specifically written for the use of Fentanyl (narcotic pain medication) patches. The policy provided, did read, .18. […]