Serene Gardens of Hartland
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Hartland, MI
Serene Gardens of Hartland
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Hartland, MI
Overview of Serene Gardens of Hartland
Serene Gardens of Hartland is a 79-bed assisted living community at 2799 Bella Vita Drive in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan, operated by 2799 Bella Vita LLC. Originally licensed as Bella Vita of Hartland in August 2020, the facility underwent a name change in July 2023. Services include assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Walk score is 8, indicating car-dependent location.
Original licensing in August 2020 documented substantial compliance with zero deficiencies. Administrative review in February 2023 confirmed zero deficiencies and continued substantial compliance. This clean record extended through the July 2023 name change. But beginning January 2024, the picture changed materially.
A January 17, 2024, renewal inspection with 18 residents and 9 staff present identified 6 deficiencies: no supervisor of resident care was designated for each shift; medication administration records were incomplete; posted therapeutic diet menus did not reflect actual modifications served, meal census documentation failed to record food quantities served, and kitchen condiments lacked expiration dating or were outdated; and soiled linen room ventilation was inadequate.
Fourteen days later, on January 31, 2024, an investigation substantiated admission protocol failure: resident A was admitted without physician orders for prescribed medication, resulting in missed medication doses. Investigators found that Resident A did fall but staff responded appropriately, and no violation was established for the fall response itself.
By August 13, 2024, pattern became concrete. A complaint investigation documented that Resident A experienced 13 falls. The facility’s incident reporting system captured only 5 of those falls in written reports. Other complaint allegations regarding privacy breach and maintenance issues were unsubstantiated following investigation.
Administrator Megan Rheingans and Authorized Representative Daniela Popaj represent current leadership. Eight deficiencies over four years places the facility at 62 percent better than Michigan’s average of 5.2 per year.
Families should recognize that recent deficiencies, while the facility remains below state average overall, represent a meaningful shift from prior compliance.
79-bed community Rank #184 / 428Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 428 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation Rank #142 / 295Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 295 homes we track in Michigan for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Michigan facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #615 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 615th out of 674 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyLivingston
License NumberAH470393393
Owner Name2799 Bella Vita LLC
Respite Care
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsManagement
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 2020 · 6 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
8 deficiencies
7 inspections
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 2020 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (at MI avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (31% below)
• Total deficiencies (at MI avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (31% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 8 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Michigan average (8 vs. MI avg 8).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.6 | This facility has 31% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (1.1 vs. MI avg 1.6).↓ 31% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Michigan average (7 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more |
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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MI AVG
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11
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MI AVG
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MI AVG
8
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4.8
MI AVG
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MI AVG
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13
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MI AVG
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22
MI AVG
8
Rank
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MI AVG
1.6
Rank
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MI AVG
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Rank
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67
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67
MI AVG
40
Rank
#88 / 674 | - | - | A+ | 11 | 14
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14
MI AVG
8
Rank
#260 / 330 | 1.3
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1.3
MI AVG
1.6
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| Lourdes Senior Community | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates) | 80
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MI AVG
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8
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MI AVG
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Rank
#615 / 674 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Serene Gardens of Hartland | AL MC | Hartland | 79
Facility
79
MI AVG
74
Rank
#184 / 428 | No |
8
Facility
8
MI AVG
40
Rank
#615 / 674 | - | 1
Facility
1
MI AVG
14
Rank
#142 / 295 | - | 7 | 8
Facility
8
MI AVG
8
Rank
#201 / 330 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#156 / 330 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Serene Gardens of Hartland
Who is the owner of Serene Gardens of Hartland?
Serene Gardens of Hartland is legally operated by 2799 Bella Vita LLC.
Is Serene Gardens of Hartland in a walkable area?
Serene Gardens of Hartland has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Serene Gardens of Hartland?
According to MI state health department records, Serene Gardens of Hartland's license number is AH470393393.
How long has Serene Gardens of Hartland been in business?
Serene Gardens of Hartland has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Serene Gardens of Hartland?
No, Serene Gardens of Hartland has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Serene Gardens of Hartland have?
Serene Gardens of Hartland has 79 beds.
Has Serene Gardens of Hartland had any deficiencies?
Serene Gardens of Hartland has had 8 reported deficiencies since 2020 according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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