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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 98% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 12 findings, above the MI average of 9.8. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities (also known as Symphony Tri-Cities) receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness, modern decor, and friendly staff, while a significant number of others report serious concerns regarding neglect and understaffing. While some families highlight exceptional physical therapy and compassionate care, others describe distressing incidents involving hygiene, delayed medication, and poor communication during rehabilitation stays. Families should be aware that experiences appear inconsistent, with some residents receiving high-quality attention while others face significant lapses in basic care.
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Dad was inpatient for rehab. His care was subpar and the PT/OT wasn't any better. We had to shower him ourselves, get him ready for the day as well as bedtime, help him get to the bathroom, etc. We pulled him after a week.”
“I’ve been to the facility at various times over the past three years since my family member has been a resident, and I find it is always clean and the staff I’ve encountered have always been courteous.”
“On Saturday I found her bed was made but when I pulled back the blanket her bed was urine soaked. Also I found that she was still wearing the same clothes she had worn into Symphony the previous morning.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows concerning patterns with 23 complaint-triggered deficiencies, indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve inadequate treatment and care according to physician orders, safety hazards and accident prevention, and pressure ulcer care. While all documented deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent complaints about basic care standards—including multiple violations in 2025—suggest ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 24, 2025
$54,100
Payment Denial
Jul 24, 2025
28-day denial
Fine
May 8, 2025
$38,961
Fine
Feb 14, 2024
$41,723
Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities
for profit
Symphony Care Network
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 5 of 7 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Symphony of Michigan Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Benoit Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Calumet South LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fairhome Trust Uad 12312012
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gzlt Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Willow Delta Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Krupp, Ari
Owner (parent company)
Senderowicz, Yossi
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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