The Villa at the Park
111 Ford Avenue · Highland Park, MI · 48203 · 3138833585
114 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Villa Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $48,731 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $64,623 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 17, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C August 29, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $48,731 |
| August 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
| November 7, 2023 | Fine | $15,892 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235463 · certified since September 28, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.