The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2024 — 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 Linden
Linden, MI · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Caretel Inns of Linden has a 2 out of 5 overall star rating, with 2-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, with no fines in the last 24 months but a recent abuse citation and recent inspection concerns about pressure ulcers, infection control, and the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1567 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1567.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.86
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
11.5%17.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%11.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.8%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
11.4%7.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.7%14.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.7%17.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21%23.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%0%Improving
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%94.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%94.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 September 2025 — 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 keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SYMPHONY CARE NETWORK · 7 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 57.8 residents on an average day (96% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 16 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.