Best Nursing Homes in Livonia, Michigan

1 of 5 nursing homes in Livonia (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Michigan statewide average is 29%.

1 recommended · 0 caution · 4 avoid · data

Worth Considering

1

Facilities graded B or better with zero fines

1 recommended 0 caution 4 avoid

City Average

3.4

+0.00 vs state

Total Beds

591

across 5 facilities

High Risk Facilities

4

1 Grade F

$193,420 in combined fines

Zero Fines

2 /5

passed all inspections

Nurse Availability

0 min

RN time per resident daily

Below CMS recommendation

Why This One?

The nursing home market in Livonia, Michigan, is adequate but has significant concerns, with 4 out of 5 facilities in the avoid tier due to a total of $193,420 in fines. Families should consider the top-rated Marywood Nursing Care Center, as only 20% of facilities are recommended.

Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)

  1. 1 Marywood Nursing Care Center (85) — Marywood Nursing Care Center stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit facility with a community focus, it offers compassionate care in a welcoming environment, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of life. With no fines and a Grade B+, it exemplifies reliability and dedication to its residents.

The other 4 Livonia facilities didn't qualify — 4 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $193K.

Staffing Comparison

Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality

Comparison of staffing metrics between Marywood Nursing Care Center, Livonia average, and CMS minimum standards
Metric Top Facility Livonia Avg CMS Minimum
RN Hours / Resident / Day 0.00 0.00 0.75
CMS Star Rating 5 stars 3.4 stars
Deficiencies / Inspection 0 0.0

Facilities to Avoid

These facilities have significant quality concerns.

What Disqualified the Other 4?

Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years

Grade F facilities
1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
Facilities with fines
3 Have fines totaling $193,420
Low-scoring facilities
3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70

Questions Livonia Families Should Ask

Based on what we found in local inspection data

  1. 1

    "What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"

    Livonia's city average is 3.4 stars

  2. 2

    "Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"

    3 of 5 Livonia facilities have fines

  3. 3

    "How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"

    CMS recommends 45 min; Livonia avg is 0 min

  4. 4

    "What were your most recent inspection findings?"

    Livonia facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection

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Houston at a Glance

Good News

  • 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
  • 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
  • 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years

Be Aware

  • 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
  • $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
  • Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone

Key Numbers

  • Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
  • 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
  • 9.4 average deficiencies per facility

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes in Livonia, MI are recommended?

1 of 5 nursing homes in Livonia (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.

What makes a nursing home in Livonia "recommended"?

A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.

How should I evaluate nursing homes in Livonia?

Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.