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Notting Hill of West Bloomfield
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
6535 Drake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
6535 Drake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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The Essentials
Across 12 inspections from December 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 65 findings at Notting Hill of West Bloomfield; 65 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 6 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 26 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
17 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
17 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $51,948 imposed January 16, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 16, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed January 16, 2025. Status: Closed, March 20, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 16, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $59,163 imposed May 14, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 16, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed May 14, 2025. Status: Closed, June 24, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 16, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
15 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $30,030 imposed January 31, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of December 14, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $26,072 imposed November 18, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of December 14, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F684 in December 2023, November 2024, January 2025, November 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F600 in December 2023, August 2024, February 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in December 2023, January 2025, May 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F812 in January 2025, August 2025, March 2026 and August 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F658 in December 2023, January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F677 in December 2023, January 2025 and May 2025. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F686 in December 2023, January 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F880 in December 2023, January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F550 in December 2023 and August 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F584 in January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F690 in December 2023 and August 2025. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F725 in January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F756 in December 2023 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F881 in December 2023 and March 2026. This citation covers the home’s program for monitoring antibiotic use. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level G.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level F.
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?
Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F756 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F756: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do you track antibiotic use and decide when one is needed?
Antibiotic Use: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $59,163 civil money penalty was imposed May 14, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds six enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Michigan state survey agency.
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Dec 14, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Jan 31, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Jun 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Aug 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Nov 18, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Jan 16, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Feb 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection May 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Aug 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Nov 25, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Mar 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Michigan state survey agency
Inspection Aug 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 235663
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowDecember 14, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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