Nursing home inspections in Michigan
Michigan surveyors cite safe, clean, comfortable environment (F921) at 2.25× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain…”, at 0.62×.
F921 · 72 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Michigan cites above its expected share
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
72 citations across 71 facilities · Environmental Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
118 citations across 103 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
126 citations across 115 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
248 citations across 178 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
100 citations across 88 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
119 citations across 101 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
64 citations across 58 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
244 citations across 181 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
79 citations across 76 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
100 citations across 84 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
6.2% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J1090.8% | K110.1% | L50.0% |
| Actual harm | G7685.3% | H150.1% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D9,47465.2% | E2,41516.6% | F1,56310.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B620.4% | C1090.8% |
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