ElderGrade
D

45.2/100

Below average

The Lakeland Center

26900 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034

CMS 1/5 stars #28 of 43 in Oakland County (248) 350-8070
Certified beds
91
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $15,926 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 62%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 7.2/30 Staffing 13/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

7.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.8 for 42 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.56 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 62% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $15,926 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.69 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.56 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.35 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 44 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 11, 2026 (6 months ago).

E May 6, 2026 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 11, 2026 F0726 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 11, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 11, 2026 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 11, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 11, 2026 F0895

Administration Deficiencies

Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION, which operates 37 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PATEL, RAJAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
OPTUM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COCA SOTO, DORIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FERGUSON, DAMITA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PATEL, RAJAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PEMBERTON, MISTY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHARON, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REH 1 CORPORATION Organization GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
ENID BARDEN TRUST Organization LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
POMEROY DELAWARE INVESTMENTS #2, LLC Organization LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
PATEL, PINAL Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
SHAH, NAYANA Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about The Lakeland Center

What is the ElderGrade for The Lakeland Center? +

The Lakeland Center holds an ElderGrade of D (45.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Lakeland Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.69 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Lakeland Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 44 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Lakeland Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Lakeland Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.