Inspection Reports for New Heights Assisted Living
9402 Michigamme Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, MI, 48348
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Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 4
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 2
Aug 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to verify compliance with licensing statutes and administrative rules and to approve the renewal of the facility's license.
Findings
The facility was found to be in non-compliance with two rules related to maintenance of premises and bathroom door hardware. A corrective action plan was requested and approved, and renewal of the license was recommended upon receipt of an acceptable plan.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| The shower area in bathroom #1 did not have a handrail as required. |
| The door in bathroom #1 was not equipped with non-locking against egress hardware. |
Report Facts
Capacity: 6
Residents interviewed and/or observed: 4
Staff interviewed and/or observed: 1
Others interviewed: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Thomas | Licensee Designee | Interviewed during inspection |
| Kristen Donnay | Licensing Consultant | Author of the inspection report and recommendation |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 4
Aug 16, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to verify compliance with licensing statutes and administrative rules for New Heights Assisted Living.
Findings
The facility was found to be in non-compliance with several rules including licensee training requirements, verification of TB testing, specification of assistive devices in resident plans, and emergency preparedness drills. A corrective action plan was requested and approved to address these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Licensee designee did not complete 16 hours of training annually in 2022. |
| Licensee designee did not have verification of current TB testing on file. |
| Resident J’s written assessment plan did not specify the use of assistive devices including wheelchair, walker, gait belt, and bedrails. |
| A fire drill was not completed during sleeping hours for the quarter of October-December 2022. |
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 6
Staff interviewed: 1
Residents interviewed: 3
Others interviewed: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Thomas | Licensee Designee | Named in findings related to training and TB testing deficiencies |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 20, 2017
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for New Heights Assisted Living, a proposed adult foster care facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with licensing rules and statutes. The home is suitable for six residents, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and meets physical, safety, and programmatic requirements. A six-month temporary license was recommended and issued.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 6
Bedroom capacities: 6
Living space: 463.2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Thomas | Administrator/Licensee Designee | Named as licensee designee and administrator of the facility. |
| Julian Thomas | Designated Person in Absence | Designated by Sarah Thomas to act in her absence. |
| Kristen Donnay | Licensing Consultant | Conducted the licensing study and recommended issuance of temporary license. |
| Denise Y. Nunn | Area Manager | Approved the licensing recommendation. |
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