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Caretel Inns of Brighton
1014 E Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116
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.
Caretel Inns of Brighton, in Brighton, Michigan, is certified for 60 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Symphony Care Network chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 68.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Livingston Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.3 | 27.2 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.1% | 52.4% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 11 Feb 2026, 23 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×18 E ×3 F ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Oct 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.1%, RNs 60.0%; 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 | 5.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 10.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.6% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | 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: Symphony Of Brighton Healthcare Center, Llc. 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% | 09/01/2019 |
| Benoit Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20% | 09/01/2019 |
| Calumet South LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 5% | 09/01/2019 |
| Gzlt Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 09/01/2019 |
| Truist | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Drake Louis Enterprise, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
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 Livingston County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows At Howell | Howell | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 25.0 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Wellbridge of Pinckney | Pinckney | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Medilodge of Livingston | Howell | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 21.6 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Wellbridge of Brighton | Howell | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 29.5 | $27K | 12 May 2026 |
| Medilodge of Howell | Howell | 206 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 27.2 | $72K | 23 Mar 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Livingston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Caretel Inns of Brighton been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Caretel Inns of Brighton been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Caretel Inns of Brighton compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Caretel Inns of Brighton?
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 Caretel Inns of Brighton last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Feb 2026.
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.