Medilodge of West Bloomfield

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medilodge of West Bloomfield, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF880Nov 3, 2022

  This citation pertains to intake #s MI 532 and MI 173 and has two deficient practice statements. DPS #1 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accurately assess four residents (R#'s 33, 45, 72 and 44) with signs and symptoms of COVID19, immediately implement transmission based precautions (TBP) for one resident (R15) who tested positive for COVID19, ensure appropriate signs were posted for COVID19 TBP, and appropriately utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) including N95 face masks and isolation gowns for two residents (R#'s 63 and 17), resulting in an Immediate Jeopardy when R15 and R44 being hospitalized following positive COVID19 results, the continued spread of COVID19 during an active outbreak, and the increased likelihood for further spread… […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF692Feb 18, 2021

  This citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI 884 and MI 421. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess residents for nutritional status on admission and implement interventions to address residents at high risk for impaired nutritional status for one (R709) of five residents reviewed for nutrition and hydration, resulting in an immediate jeopardy (IJ) when R709, a resident with a recent stroke that resulted in physical deficits, was not assessed by a registered dietitian (RD), monitored for nutrition and hydration status, and did not receive assistance with eating and drinking according to recommendations made by therapy, died of dehydration. Findings include: The IJ began on [DATE]. The IJ was identified on [DATE] at 3:00 PM. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 21, 2025

  This citation pertains to complaint: 2641546. Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to develop an adequate safety plan, failed to consistently implement the plan of care and adequate supervision for one (R127) of one resident reviewed for falls with injury, resulting in multiple injuries that included: a hematoma to the right side of forehead, bruise to the right shoulder, pain, bruising/edema to the right eye, laceration to the left side of forehead, a small focus of extra-axial hemorrhage along the anterior left frontal lobe (minor collection of blood outside the brain tissue) and required a transfer to the Emergency Department (ED) for further evaluation. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Jan 31, 2024

  This citation pertains to intake # MI00140255. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's change in condition was immediately reported, monitored, and had timely interventions implemented to address these changes for one (R804) of three residents reviewed for change in condition, resulting in delayed follow-up care, and delayed hospitalization for treatment following observations of the resident's right lower extremity being cold to the touch, with two plus pitting edema following a surgical repair two weeks earlier; and a fall with subsequent dislocated metallic prosthesis on the right hip. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 19, 2023

  This citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00136540, MI00138044, MI00135715, and MI00140171. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to conduct an accurate fall risk assessment and implement effective interventions to prevent falls for three (R100, R16, and R92) of five residents reviewed for falls, resulting in R100 being transferred to the hospital two times on the same day after falls that resulted in a rib fracture, skin tear, and a laceration to the left side of the head that required sutures; R16 falling out of bed and being transferred to the hospital with a hematoma to the forehead; and R92 sustaining a traumatic posterior scalp hematoma and abrasion which required an emergency transfer to the hospital. […]