Inspection Reports for Brookdale Troy MC

4900 Northfield Parkway, MI, 48098

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 2.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

52% better than Michigan average
Michigan average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2009
2023
2024
2025
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 1 Jul 8, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that the facility's kitchen was unsanitary, specifically that the dish tanks were dirty.
Findings
The kitchen was observed to be clean with no visible debris or odors, and food items were properly labeled and sealed. However, staff failed to record daily water temperatures for the dish machine for the previous seven days, preventing confirmation that dishes were properly sanitized, resulting in a violation.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the kitchen was not being properly cleaned and that the dish tanks were dirty. The violation was substantiated based on failure to demonstrate proper sanitization of dishes.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to follow procedure for recording water temperatures from the dish machine daily, preventing confirmation that dishes were properly sanitized.
Report Facts
Capacity: 52 Days of missing temperature records: 7
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Elizabeth Gregory-WeilLicensing StaffAuthor of the Special Investigation Report
Andrea L. MooreManager, Long-Term-Care State Licensing SectionApproved the Special Investigation Report
Inspection Report Renewal Deficiencies: 0 Apr 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification for the Home for the Aged license of Brookdale of Troy MC, confirming substantial compliance with public health code and administrative rules over the past year.
Findings
An administrative review revealed substantial compliance with applicable regulations, resulting in the renewal of the facility's license effective May 12, 2024.
Report Facts
License effective date: May 12, 2024
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint alleging that Resident A was improperly supervised after eloping from the facility on 08/21/2023 without staff knowledge.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident A left the secured memory care unit without staff knowledge due to staff failing to properly respond to a door alarm and not conducting a headcount. Resident A was found over a mile away and returned by police. The facility violated supervision and protection requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. Resident A was found wandering outside the facility and was returned by police. Staff did not respond appropriately to the door alarm and did not verify Resident A's whereabouts after the alarm sounded.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility staff failed to adequately supervise Resident A and follow proper protocol for when a door alarm sounds, allowing Resident A to leave the secured memory care unit without staff knowledge.
Report Facts
Capacity: 52 Complaint Receipt Date: Sep 12, 2023 Investigation Initiation Date: Sep 12, 2023 Inspection Date: Sep 14, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ralph ScaranoAdministratorInterviewed onsite regarding the incident and supervision failure
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 11 Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 8 Apr 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to assess compliance with state regulations for the facility's license renewal.
Findings
The facility was found to be in non-compliance with multiple administrative rules including employee tuberculosis screening, medication administration, employee records, menu posting, meal census records, kitchen and dietary practices, and general maintenance. Repeat violations were noted for kitchen and dietary and building maintenance issues.
Deficiencies (8)
Description
Facility could not produce initial TB screening results for Employees A, B, C, and D.
Resident A was not administered morning medications on 3/7/23; Resident B and C missed multiple scheduled medication doses without proper documentation.
Employee records did not contain initial TB screening results for Employees A, B, C, and D.
Posted menus did not have the current week posted as required.
Meal census records were not maintained for the previous 3-month period, missing documentation from 3/9/23-4/1/23.
Perishable food items in walk-in refrigerator and freezer lacked labeling and proper sealing; many items left uncovered after opening.
Multi-use utensils (scoops) in food containers were left inside permanently and not sanitized or replaced after each use.
Building areas in disrepair including whirlpool tub missing piece, walls needing paint, rotting wooden doors and trim on screened porch with rips/holes in enclosure.
Report Facts
Number of staff interviewed: 9 Number of residents interviewed: 11 Facility capacity: 52
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gary KostenAdministratorNamed in medication administration finding
Amy BorzymowskiAuthorized RepresentativeNamed as authorized representative in report
Inspection Report Original Licensing Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 17, 2009
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to process an addendum to the original licensing study report due to a legal entity name change for the licensee.
Findings
The licensee legally changed its name from Alterra Healthcare Corporation to Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. on February 17, 2009. This change does not affect the tax identification number.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 52
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Loma M CampbellLicensing StaffAuthor of the addendum report
Beth MellAuthorized RepresentativeAuthorized Representative for Clare Bridge of Troy
Rochelle RothwellAdministratorAdministrator of Clare Bridge of Troy

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