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Our editorial team analyzed 10 nursing homes in Detroit, MI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MI
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Detroit, MI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Detroit, MI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:3.2/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Detroit, MI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Michigan average is: 59.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Detroit.
OakPointe is one of the premier rehabilitation communities in Detroit that ensures to provide an epic stay for their residents. The rehabilitation center boasts a family-like environment where residents can feel comfortable and secure with the staff to take care of them. Management ensures that residents are able to maintain a sense of individuality despite needing additional support. OakPointe Senior Care and Rehab Center is the right place for seniors looking for a well-balanced lifestyle because of its individualized care service that allows them to pursue their own personal goals. OakPointe lifestyle is the ideal place for post-acute care needs because of its dedicated professional staff that knows how to strike a balance between personal and professional. The community offers extensive services that help the lives of residents, such as therapy, RN care available, medication management, stimulating activities, and spiritual support services– to name a few of their short-term and long-term features.
Maintain your maximum potential with West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab Center, a reliable community in Detroit, MI, designed for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. They aim to make residents’ recovery process and living experience as comfortable as possible by providing them with tailored care plans and a reliable care team to oversee them. This community also makes sure residents are always looking good and feeling good by assisting them with their daily living activities and personal care.
Residents find comfort and safety in their well-maintained accommodations and living spaces. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are also available seven days a week to ensure residents are able to get back on their feet as soon as possible. Personalized activities are provided to keep residents active and engaged, alongside balanced meals for maintaining proper nourishment.
Allegria Village is a 55+ community in Dearborn, Michigan, for residents age 55 and older, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing. Independent living combines private housing with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing and medication in the resident’s own apartment. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. This range may be a good fit for someone whose support needs may increase, since residents can move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can cover eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid can help an eligible resident whose savings may not cover a long stay; private pay uses the resident’s or family’s own funds. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, including overnight, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours 16 minutes per resident daily, with 1 hour 32 minutes provided by licensed RNs and LPNs. Those figures represent daily hands-on nursing time and the share delivered by licensed nurses, while a doctor on staff gives residents access to physician services within the community.
Housing choices include studios and apartments with one or two bedrooms. A studio gives one resident a single private space, a one-bedroom separates the sleeping and living areas, and a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together. Rehabilitation services support recovery after an illness or injury, with short-term rehabilitation available for a time-limited recovery stay. Respite care provides a temporary place to stay when a usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
Allegria Village has 132 beds and was at 53% occupancy when that percentage was calculated, meaning the community was not full at that time. Families will still want to ask whether space is currently available at the particular care level they need. Its Walk Score is 52 out of 100, so the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives some ability to reach everyday destinations independently. HFV Opco, LLC operates the community.
From short-term rehab stays to long-term nursing care, Qualicare Nursing Home dedicates itself to providing a personalized approach. With 24-hour nursing care, comprehensive rehab services, tube feeding, pain management, IV therapy, respite care, palliative care, and more, their skilled caregivers and healthcare professionals perform satisfactorily. In addition to their exceptional medical care, Qualicare also offers amenities to enhance lives, such as a formal dining room, wireless internet, holiday events, and transportation for appointments. They believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home, where residents can flourish and enjoy a sense of community.
Boulevard Temple Care Center boasts an upscale and professional community that ensures a kind of service delivered with compassion and respect, earning the respect of being a reliable skilled nursing community in Detroit. Boulevard Temple Care Center is the ideal community for those seniors who are looking for long-term care and short-term sub-acute rehabilitation services.The community has ensured that every needs of residents are met and exceeded; its approach to senior living is expected to be exceptional as it has proven to provide a professional yet elegant approach to nursing home living. Boulevard Temple Care Center ensures that residents are able to experience an unparalleled lifestyle that is vital to reach its mark as a prime senior living community.
Life at the Boulevard Temple strives as a nursing home that has unmatched service that gives off sophisticated hospitality. They also offer respite care and hospice care; all residents from different housing options get to have access to their amenities such as their residential lounge on each floor; an emergency alert system; a full bath in every room; a beauty salon and barbershop; and a computer room to name a few of their amenities. As for their essential services, they provide weekly laundry; daily housekeeping; an on-site medical staff; specialized unique therapy program mainly for memory care residents. The community ensures a comfortable and safe environment so families of residents can rest easy with the comfort that their loved ones are being well taken care of– resort-style like service.
Set in the serene area of Detroit, MI, Westwood Nursing Center provides residents with a healing environment for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. Their highly-trained team of LPNs, RNs, and CNAs are available 24/7 to provide residents with loving nursing care and assistance with their daily activities. Those looking to regain their skills to get back to their old routines have access to excellent physical, speech, and occupational therapy services on-site
To ensure residents feel comfortable and secure in their accommodations, the community features a dedicated housekeeping department to maintain the cleanliness and organization of their living spaces. Nutritionally balanced and flavorful meals are also served fresh with options for fine dining for those seeking a restaurant feel. Fun recreational activities are also held regularly to keep residents moving and connected. At Westwood Nursing Center, they provide all the comforts and conveniences residents need to maintain their overall well-being.
Beaconshire Nursing Center sits at 21630 Hessel Ave in Detroit, in a neighborhood that scores a 63 on walkability; it’s enough to handle some errands on foot. The 103-bed nursing home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The numbers tell you what kind of place this is pretty quickly. Average length of stay is 864 days, and 83.7% of beds are filled. This is a long-term care home, not a short-stay rehab stop, and families should go in with that understanding.
Staffing runs on LPNs and aides as the primary hands-on caregivers. Registered nurses are on the schedule for 12 minutes of direct care per resident per day. LPNs cover 1 hour and 34 minutes, and nurse aides cover 2 hours and 3 minutes. The building is staffed around the clock. That breakdown is worth sitting with when you’re thinking about what a specific person’s care needs actually require day to day.
On the clinical side, the facility offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus podiatry, dental, mental health services, ophthalmology, an on-site physician, clinical lab, pharmacy, and X-ray. There’s a secured dementia unit for residents with memory care needs. Meals are prepared on-site daily, with fine dining options available. Transportation, housekeeping, laundry, beauty and barber services, and recreational activities are also part of the picture.
At an 864-day average stay and 83.7% occupancy, Beaconshire is built for the long haul; a Detroit nursing home with a wide range of on-site clinical services and a dedicated dementia unit, suited to residents with complex, ongoing care needs.
The Villa at Great Lakes Crossing sits on West Seven Mile Road in Detroit’s Seven Mile-Rouge neighborhood, a 96-bed facility offering nursing home care, memory care, and palliative care. The area is moderately walkable with a Walk Score of 59. The facility has been operating since 2015.
The clinical range here is notable: memory care, cardiac care, post-surgical recovery, wound care, pulmonary and respiratory care, and palliative and hospice care are all offered on-site, which means residents with complex or layered needs don’t have to look elsewhere for specialty services. Physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and respiratory therapy round out the rehabilitation side, delivered through a combination of staff and contracted clinicians.
Nursing care totals 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day: nurse aides at 2 hours 8 minutes, LPN/LVNs at 1 hour 16 minutes, and RNs at 14 minutes. The average length of stay is 119 days, putting the facility squarely in post-acute and transitional care territory, though longer-stay residents are also part of the picture.
Day-to-day life includes a chapel, in-room dining, a beauty salon and barbershop, and laundry service. The Dining Experience program takes an individualized approach to meals. The Active Resident Council meets regularly, giving residents a real voice in how the facility runs. Pet visitation is available for families who want to bring animals.
The Villa accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For families navigating a post-acute discharge from a Detroit-area hospital, or those managing memory care or a serious chronic condition, The Villa at Great Lakes Crossing offers a clinically dense option within the city’s northwest corridor.
Be the best version of yourself with the help of The Orchards at Northwest, a premiere community in Detroit, MI, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. They go above and beyond in providing residents with everything they need to maintain their well-being, including daily living assistance, 24/7 physician services, and access to various therapy services. To ensure residents are well-cared for even in the final stages of their lives, the community provides compassionate hospice care to guide them and their families throughout their end-of-life journey.
With an array of daily activities, social events, and exercise programs to engage in, residents can easily maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Fresh, nutritious meals are also available to residents with accommodations for special diets. The community also features a wide array of convenient amenities, including a salon, access to podiatry services, and housekeeping services for residents’ comfort. Whether you’re seeking comfort, fun, or recreational opportunities, The Orchards at Northwest is the place to be.
Overview of AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center at Harper University Hospital-Detroit
AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center at Harper University Hospital – Detroit is a hospice care provider in Detroit, MI, that specializes in hospice and palliative care. Promoting a comfortable and safe environment, the community ensures those with life-limiting conditions are well-cared for. Pain management, emotional support, and respite services are among the exceptional services dedicated to enriching older adults’ living experiences. The community also follows a whole-person approach to care to provide the best possible care for their holistic well-being.
Music therapy, religious services, and volunteer programs help ease residents’ pain and provide them with more opportunities to create meaningful moments. Older adults can also focus on their well-being as it is conveniently located at Harper University Hospital. Surrounded by healthcare providers, including Veterans Hospital and Detroit Medical Center, as well as restaurants and recreation sites, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Michigan, this hospice care provider strives to help older adults live comfortably in their later years.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Detroit, MI
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?
Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Michigan Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 10 nursing homes in Detroit, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Detroit, MI?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Detroit, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Detroit, MI?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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