Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families, sitting solidly in the middle of the pack. It ranks #114 out of 422 facilities in Michigan, placing it in the top half, and #12 of 63 in Wayne County, meaning only 11 local options are better. The facility is showing improvement, with issues decreasing from 9 in 2024 to 5 in 2025. Staffing is rated average at 3 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 40%, which is better than the state average of 44%, but there is concerning RN coverage, as it falls short of 84% of facilities in Michigan. While the facility has no fines on record, indicating compliance with regulations, there are notable weaknesses. Recent inspections found issues such as improper garbage disposal, which could attract pests and affect residents' health, and a lack of qualified social workers, which raises concerns about meeting residents' mental health needs. Additionally, there were failures in monitoring hot water temperatures, posing a risk for the growth of harmful pathogens. Overall, families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses when considering Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Michigan
- #114/422
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 40% turnover. Near Michigan's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Michigan facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Michigan. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (40%)
8 points below Michigan average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Michigan avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 16 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a specialty call light was within reach of one r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a Pre-admission Screening and Annual Resident Review (PASARR-...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly dispose of garbage, medical supplies, yard refuse debris, for one opened dumpster top, affecting all residents, staff...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide at least 80 square feet per Resident in multiple resident bedrooms and at least 100 square feet for single Resident be...
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Jun 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake MI00153194.
Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain one resident'...
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Sept 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure aPreadmission Screening and Resident Review, (PASARR) II was ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to honor food allergies for one resident (R240) of 28 re...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Social Worker
(Tag F0850)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide a qualified social worker to meet resident psychosocial, mental and behavioral health needs. This has the potential to affect all re...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate temperature monitoring of the facility's hot water holding tanks, resulting in the potential for inadequate water temperatu...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide 80 square feet per resident, in multiple resident rooms in 57 of 109 resident rooms (#'s 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, ...
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May 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to MI000143957
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lig...
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Feb 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to perform and document neurological checks per physician's order for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake 141501.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to perform and document admin...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake MI00141501.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform ...
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Aug 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Deficient Practice Statement #2.
This citation pertains to intakes MI00134550.
Based on observation, interview, and record revie...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake MI000134636.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to apply bed locking meas...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Michigan facilities.
- • 40% turnover. Below Michigan's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Michigan, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 40%, compared to the Michigan average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 16 deficiencies at Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center during 2023 to 2025. These included: 14 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center?
Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by NEXCARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 180 certified beds and approximately 155 residents (about 86% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Detroit, Michigan.
How Does Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center Compare to Other Michigan Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Michigan, Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (40%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Michigan. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center Stick Around?
Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center has a staff turnover rate of 40%, which is about average for Michigan nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center Ever Fined?
Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.