The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Carleton, MI
The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Carleton, MI
Overview of The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care
60-bed community Rank #243 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 243rd out of 431 homes in Michigan for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #371 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 703 homes in Michigan for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 20 days
CountyMonroe
License NumberAH580413165
Owner NameHeritage Life Of Carleton, LLC
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesMobility and safety features, secured entrances, emergency call systems.
Respite Care
Pet-Friendly Accommodations
High-Speed Wi-Fi And Cable Television
ActivitiesEngaging activities and fitness classes
Starting Price$5,700 per month
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
2 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per year (75% below)
• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per year (75% below)
Latest Inspection
November 12, 2024
Renewal
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 8 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (2 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (1 vs. MI avg 4).↓ 75% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 12, 2024 inspection found 2 deficiencies: no designated supervisor on each shift and improper storage of portable oxygen tanks in a resident’s apartment closet.
- May 9, 2024 original licensing study found substantial compliance and issued a temporary license for 60 beds.
- No complaints were filed, but the facility failed to meet supervisory and safety storage rules in the latest renewal inspection.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
| Chelsea Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Chelsea | 172 | Yes | - | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
| Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Harbor Springs | 120 | No | - | 29 | - |
| Lourdes Senior Community | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates) | 80 | No | - | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care | AL MC RC | Carleton | 60 | No | - | 35 | - |
| Independence Village Of Waterford (Inn at Cass Lake) | AL IL RC | Waterford Twp (Waterford Township) | - | Yes | A+ | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care
Who is the owner of The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care?
The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care is legally operated by Heritage Life of Carleton, LLC.
Is The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care in a walkable area?
The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care?
According to MI state health department records, The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care's license number is AH580413165.
When does The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Does The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care on this page.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care?
Yes, The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care have?
The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care has 60 beds.
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