Inspection Reports for The Avalon of Auburn Hills

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that Resident A's care needs had not been met, including issues with hygiene, weight loss, and delayed staff response.

The investigation substantiated the allegation that Resident A's care needs were not met, noting significant declines in Resident A's condition, missed documentation for oral care, bathing, toileting, vital signs, weight, and laundry services.

The complaint alleged Resident A was left in saturated diapers causing rashes, had feces on hands and nails, was lying on a bare mattress with soiled sheets nearby, had a room that reeked of urine, was not shaved or bathed regularly, experienced frequent falls, delayed staff response to call button, significant weight loss, and missed meals. The allegation was substantiated.

The document serves as a notification that the Home for the Aged license for The Avalon of Auburn Hills has been renewed for a 12-month period effective March 31, 2024.

The license renewal is valid only at the specified address and is not transferable. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported in this document.

The investigation was initiated due to a complaint alleging inadequate care of Resident A related to constipation and medication administration.

The investigation found no violation regarding inadequate care or staff access to medication cart. However, a violation was established because staff did not administer the prescribed suppository medication for constipation to Resident A prior to hospitalization, despite the medication being prescribed as needed.

Complaint alleged inadequate care of Resident A when staff sent her to the hospital instead of administering prescribed suppository due to lack of access to medication cart. Investigation did not substantiate inadequate care or access issues but found medication was not administered as prescribed.

The investigation was initiated due to an anonymous complaint alleging short staffing, medication administration delays, inadequate food service, and concerns about the wellness director's ability to assist due to alcohol smell.

The investigation found no evidence of short staffing or inadequate food service, but established violations related to medication administration documentation and failure to document changes in a resident's behavior. Additional allegations about the wellness director and resident care due to short staffing were not substantiated.

The complaint alleged resident care suffered due to short staffing, the wellness director was unable to assist due to smelling of alcohol, medications were administered late, and inadequate food service was provided. The medication administration documentation and failure to document resident behavior changes were substantiated violations; other allegations were not substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and rules for The Avalon of Auburn Hills facility.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the public health code and administrative rules regulating home for the aged facilities. Issuance of a regular license is recommended.

The inspection was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for The Avalon of Auburn Hills facility.

The study determined substantial compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules. A temporary license with a maximum capacity of 158 beds was recommended for issuance.