Tamarack Camps – Avodah
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Ortonville, MI
Tamarack Camps – Avodah
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Ortonville, MI
The Fresh Air Society operates Tamarack Camps – Avodah, a residential program licensed for up to 48 participants in Ortonville, Michigan. Located on an expansive outdoor property in Oakland County, this facility functions under a community-based structure tailored for seasonal youth and young adult programming rather than a standard commercial healthcare setting.
The surrounding natural area is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 41 out of 100, meaning that most routine transit and external errands require a short drive. State records managed by Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs indicate a clear baseline compliance history.
The original field evaluation documented that the property met all structural capacity guidelines, with administrative reviews confirming that staff training records and facility features fully satisfied state operational criteria.
Interested individuals exploring this residential program can contact the main business office to check current registration availability and coordinate a visit to the Ortonville campus.
48-bed community Rank #269 / 430Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 269th out of 430 homes in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #311 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th out of 703 homes in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Camp
StatusActive
CountyOakland
License NumberAC630416637
Tamarack Camps – Avodah is legally operated by Fresh Air Society dba Tamarack Camps.
Emergency SystemsYes
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
0 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
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Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 8 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (0 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 7, 2023 original licensing inspection found the adult camp residential program in substantial compliance with all applicable licensing rules and requirements.
- The facility operated with appropriate staff training and suitable facilities for its licensed capacity of 48 participants.
- No complaints or deficiencies were noted during the original licensing study for Tamarack Camps-Avodah adult camp program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamarack Camps – Avodah
Who is the owner of Tamarack Camps – Avodah?
Tamarack Camps – Avodah is legally operated by Fresh Air Society dba Tamarack Camps.
Is Tamarack Camps – Avodah in a walkable area?
Tamarack Camps – Avodah has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Tamarack Camps – Avodah?
According to MI state health department records, Tamarack Camps – Avodah's license number is AC630416637.
Are pets allowed at Tamarack Camps – Avodah?
No, Tamarack Camps – Avodah has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Tamarack Camps – Avodah have?
Tamarack Camps – Avodah has 48 beds.
Are there photos of Tamarack Camps – Avodah?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Tamarack Camps – Avodah in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Tamarack Camps – Avodah?
Tamarack Camps – Avodah is located at Ortonville, MI 48462.
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