Inspection Reports for
The Avalon of Bloomfield Township

The complaint alleged mistreatment of Resident A by staff 1 and lack of staff training for transfers. Both allegations were substantiated based on video evidence, interviews, and review of training documentation.

The investigation confirmed that staff 1 physically struck Resident A during care, violating resident dignity and respect, and that staff were not properly trained for resident transfers. Staff 1 was given a final written warning but allowed to continue working. The facility was found non-compliant with applicable rules.

Complaint received on 2025-07-10 alleging residents did not receive morning medications on 2025-07-08. The complaint was substantiated based on investigation findings.

The investigation confirmed that several residents on the 200 hall did not receive their morning medications on 2025-07-08, despite documentation indicating otherwise. Medication bubble packs showed medications were still present, contradicting the medication administration records.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the public health code and administrative rules regulating home for the aged facilities, resulting in license renewal effective 03/31/2024.

The facility was found to be in non-compliance with several administrative rules including employee tuberculosis screening timelines, menu posting in the memory care unit, proper labeling and sealing of perishable food items, and safe storage of hazardous materials.

The complaint alleged that Resident A's call pendant was not answered timely and staff only disengaged the pendant without assisting. The claim was substantiated based on Resident Event Reports showing delayed responses.

The investigation substantiated the complaint, finding that staff did not respond to Resident A's call pendant within the expected 15-minute timeframe on multiple occasions, with documented response times ranging from 29 to 62 minutes.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with home for the aged public health code and administrative rules. A temporary license with a maximum capacity of 158 beds was recommended for issuance.