The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Caretel Inns of Brighton
Brighton, MI · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Caretel Inns of Brighton has a 3 out of 5 overall star rating, with a weak 2-star health inspection score but 5 stars for quality measures. It reported 4.08 nursing hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included pressure ulcer care, accident hazards/supervision, and food handling standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0847 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0847.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.07
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 3.37
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 66%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—15.2%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
14.3%5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—9.3%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—0%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—0%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—5.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—14%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.5%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—26.2%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—5%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SYMPHONY CARE NETWORK · 7 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 57.4 residents on an average day (96% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 21 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.