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Applewood Nursing Center, Inc
18500 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven, MI 48183
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Applewood Nursing Center, Inc, in Woodhaven, Michigan, is certified for 150 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Symphony Care Network chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 19, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $64K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 46.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wayne Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 26 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.0 | 22.7 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.7% | 46.2% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $63,665 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (63 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Apr 2025, 3 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×20 E ×9 F ×8 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | J | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | B | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | Fine | $35,136 | |
| 19 Sep 2023 | Fine | $28,529 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.7%, RNs 9.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.8% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.8% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.4% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Applewood Nursing Center Inc. Chain: Symphony Care Network (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony of Michigan Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2020 |
| Benoit Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20% | 06/01/2020 |
| Calumet South LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 5% | 06/01/2020 |
| Gzlt Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 06/01/2020 |
| Aria Consulting Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wayne County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerius Health Center | Riverview | 78 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 20.5 | — | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Ambassador, A Villa Center | Detroit | 176 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 22.7 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Hamilton Nursing Home | Detroit | 64 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 28.1 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Marywood Nursing Care Center | Livonia | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 20.4 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Medilodge of Haggerty Road | Plymouth | 101 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13.9 | — | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Medilodge of Plymouth | Plymouth | 39 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 43.6 | — | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Oakpointe Senior Care and Rehab Center | Detroit | 106 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 13.2 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grosse Pointe | Grosse Pointe Woods | 80 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 23.8 | — | 29 Sep 2025 |
All 63 facilities in Wayne County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Applewood Nursing Center, Inc been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Applewood Nursing Center, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $64K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Applewood Nursing Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Applewood Nursing Center, Inc?
It is part of the Symphony Care Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Symphony of Michigan Holdings LLC, Benoit Holdings LLC and Calumet South LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Applewood Nursing Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.