Inspection Reports for CedarWoods Assisted Living & Memory Care

44401 S Interstate 94 Service Dr, Belleville, MI 48111, United States, MI, 48111

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Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was initiated due to a complaint alleging that the facility failed to provide adequate care for Resident A, specifically regarding oral care.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility did not provide adequate oral care to Resident A, as evidenced by photographs, staff interviews, and documentation review showing lack of oral care up to the resident's discharge date.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident A had compacted, rotting food and medication stuck to the roof of their mouth. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews, photographs, and documentation review.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to provide adequate oral care to Resident A consistent with the resident's service plan.
Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Complaint Receipt Date: Sep 8, 2025 Investigation Initiation Date: Sep 17, 2025 Medication Administration Time: 14
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rebekah LooneyLicensing StaffAuthor of the report and recommendation
Robin WojtowiczAdministratorInterviewed during investigation
Nikki LongBloom Hospice NurseInterviewed and confirmed observation of black debris in Resident A's mouth
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 8, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was initiated due to a complaint alleging that the facility lacked an organized program to provide protection, supervision, and assistance to Resident A.
Findings
The investigation found discrepancies in the facility's documentation and staff statements regarding Resident A's fall, hospitalization, medication administration, and activities of daily living. The facility failed to maintain an organized program to ensure Resident A's protection and supervision, establishing a violation.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident A was found unattended after a fall with low oxygen levels and no bed rails in place, and that staff were unprofessional and neglectful. The violation was substantiated based on investigation findings.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
The facility lacked an organized program to provide protection, supervision and assistance to Resident A.
Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Complaint Receipt Date: Sep 2, 2025 Investigation Initiation Date: Sep 8, 2025 Incident time: 1524 EMS call time: 1530 EMS arrival time: 1540 Resident A return time: 1324 Medication administration times: Melatonin at bedtime, Lamotrigine at 7:00pm, Oxycodone at 6:00pm on 08/26/2025 ADL activities charted: 23
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Robin WojtowiczAdministratorInterviewed during onsite inspection regarding Resident A's fall and incident report
Rebekah LooneyLicensing StaffConducted investigation and authored report
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received on March 4, 2025, regarding multiple falls and skin breakdown experienced by Resident A at Cedar Woods Assisted Living.
Findings
The investigation substantiated violations related to inadequate documentation and care planning for Resident A's pressure ulcers and falls. Resident A experienced multiple falls and developed pressure ulcers, with insufficient preventative measures and incomplete service plan documentation.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident A experienced multiple falls and developed several areas of skin breakdown, including bilateral heel pressure ulcers and a pressure ulcer on the buttocks. The complaint was substantiated based on record review and interviews.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Resident A's service plan had minimal information related to care required to meet the resident's needs, including no documentation or care guidance related to skin condition and no preventative measures for falls or pressure ulcer reduction.
Report Facts
Fall occurrences: 15 Fall occurrences: 14 Facility capacity: 210
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nozmi ElderAdministratorInterviewed regarding Resident A's care and wound services.
Robin WojtowiczAuthorized RepresentativeInterviewed onsite regarding Resident A's wound care and facility practices.
Jennifer HeimHealth Care SurveyorConducted the investigation and authored the report.
Inspection Report Renewal Deficiencies: 0 Jul 23, 2024
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification for the Home for the Aged license following an administrative review of licensing activity over the past year.
Findings
The review revealed substantial compliance with the public health code and administrative rules regulating home for the aged facilities, resulting in license renewal.
Report Facts
License duration: 12
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 62 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 3 Jul 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to assess compliance with state regulations for Cedar Woods Assisted Living.
Findings
The facility was found to be non-compliant with several rules including medication administration instructions, incomplete meal census records, and inadequate ventilation in certain resident and utility rooms.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Medications ordered PRN did not always include written instructions for administration, and some medications were not administered per licensed health professional’s orders.
The meal census did not record the total number of residents, visitors, and employees served at each meal on the July 2023 daily temperature sheets.
Residents’ bathing/toilet facilities and certain utility rooms lacked adequate and discernable air flow as required.
Report Facts
Number of staff interviewed and/or observed: 15 Number of residents interviewed and/or observed: 62 Facility capacity: 210 Date of on-site inspection: Jul 26, 2023
Inspection Report Original Licensing Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 13, 2011
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to process an addendum to the original licensing study report to change the facility's name from Willow Commons to Cedar Woods Assisted Living.
Findings
The facility's name change request was reviewed and approved. No change of ownership occurred and the bed capacity remains at 210 beds.
Report Facts
Bed capacity: 210
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lilly AnneLicensing StaffConducted the licensing study and signed the report
Betsy MontgomeryArea ManagerApproved the licensing study report
Michael ShehadiAuthorized RepresentativeSubmitted the updated application and name change request
Susan RileyAdministratorNamed as facility administrator
Inspection Report Original Licensing Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 May 11, 2010
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for Willow Commons facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance except for the roof, which needs immediate replacement. A plan for roof replacement was approved, and a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 210 beds was issued based on the approved building plan.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Roof needs to be replaced immediately due to numerous patches, pooled water, lack of proper slope, and water intrusion into the building.
Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Beds: 64 Shower/Bathing areas: 17 Special Care Unit beds: 23 Basic Care/North Hall beds: 85 Personal Care/South Hall beds: 78 Supportive Care/South beds: 24 Roof replacement timeframe: 4 Roof replacement timeframe: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ShehadiAuthorized RepresentativeProvided documentation and plan for roof replacement
Susan RileyAdministratorNamed as facility administrator
Lilly AnneLicensing StaffConducted licensing study and made recommendation
Betsy MontgomeryArea ManagerApproved the licensing study report

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