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Westwood Nursing Center

16588 SCHAEFER, DETROIT, MI, 48235

(313) 345-5000

108 licensed beds

CMS rates Westwood Nursing Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 69 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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16588 Schaefer

Detroit, MI 48235

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Bed capacity

108

CMS facility ID

235444

Care type

Nursing home

County

Wayne

Facility name

Westwood Nursing Center

Street address

16588 SCHAEFER

City / state / ZIP

Detroit, MI 48235

Phone

(313) 345-5000

Website

westwoodnc.com

About this facility — Westwood Nursing Center

Westwood Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Detroit, Michigan. It is licensed for 108 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 155 senior care facilities in Detroit and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Westwood Nursing Center 69 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Patel, Amee

Direct owner · Managing employee · Director · Officer · Operational control — 100% stake — since 2014

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1985-07-09

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-12-18

Nurse staffing

3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$566 per day (≈ $17,210/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

0% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 97% private/other

Occupancy

65% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

21% above the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

108

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-06-26

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-06-26

2025-12-18Health inspection4 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0921

F · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2026-01-31

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (63 citations)

2025-02-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0622

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2025-03-07

2024-10-11Health inspection3 citations

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0755

F · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-11-08

2024-03-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-15

2024-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-03-26

F-0584

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-03-26

2023-11-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-12-01

2023-08-31Health inspection8 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0851

C · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0921

F · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-10-20

2025-12-18Fire-safety inspection15 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2026-03-06

K-0281

E · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2026-03-07

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-02-01

K-0347

F · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2026-02-01

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-07

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0362

F · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2026-03-14

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0912

F · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2026-01-31

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-31

2024-10-11Fire-safety inspection15 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-15

2023-08-31Fire-safety inspection17 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-10-20

E-0029

F · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-10-20

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-11-13

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0362

E · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0741

E · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-10-20

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-10-20

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 235444.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Michigan.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 81% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.0

Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.9

Nursing staff turnover, annual

50%

Higher than 66% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 20 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Michigan average on 8 and worse on 10. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	11.9%	10.7%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	4.5%	5.5%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.4%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.3%	1.5%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	4.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.4%	3.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	69.2%	95.4%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	9.3%	11.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	31.4%	19.4%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	89.1%	95.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	5.5%	5.0%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.5%	19.4%	18.3%	Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.15	1.74	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.05	1.56	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	41.1%	83.4%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	10.0%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	57.8%	81.5%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.3%	23.9%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.3%	11.7%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0584 3 inspections. 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.
K-0211 3 inspections. Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0355 3 inspections. Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Michigan

Licensing: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Survey and Certification
File a complaint: 800-882-6006 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-485-9393. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 855-444-3911. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Sinai-grace Hospital, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Henry Ford Health Hospital, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

The Orchards At Northwest, Detroit, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Sheffield Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Detroit, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Vinokan Residence, Detroit, about 0.9 miles.
New Dawn Afc Home, Detroit, about 0.9 miles.
Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Detroit, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.398 ratings on Google

★★★★★lakeysha James · 2026-03-13 · via Google
“I had my brother placed there from out of town recently. I did a pop up visit no one knew I was coming the receptionist was very friendly. The facility smelled clean there were no debris any where… it was very quiet the residents were watching tv… my brother was with activity director they went outside for fresh air…. My brother said the staff was respectful and treated him “like people.” There…”

★Kate Weinert · 2026-05-14 · via Google
“Staff was rude and got very defensive when asked questions, not to mention lied multiple times. Wouldn't send an enemy to this place, absolutely horrible.”

★Raynetta D · 2025-06-21 · via Google
“This place is absolutely awful. No one cares about no one. My friend is getting beat up and scared to death My cousin and I called and I told the staff and the director and he said he was not at work and that she didn’t say that . but one of the coworkers picked up the phone and said (AMH) is getting beat up by The man in the nursing home or rehab that is bullying her.(She told the Worker AMH pati…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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