Courtyard at Sterling Heights Cottage 1
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What this means for your family
This facility offers a very warm, social environment with high-quality activities and clean facilities that many families love. However, there are recurring, serious allegations regarding resident safety and neglect. We strongly advise you to tour the facility, ask specifically about their fall prevention and monitoring protocols, and consider installing a camera in your loved one's room for peace of mind.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
23 reviews on Google“The Courtyard at Sterling Heights receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, family-like care and clean environment, while others report severe incidents of neglect and safety failures. Critical reviews highlight serious concerns regarding resident safety, including unmonitored falls, bedsores, and elopement risks, which contrast sharply with positive testimonials about staff dedication and activities. Families considering this facility should be aware of these conflicting experiences and conduct thorough due diligence regarding safety protocols.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate, family-oriented care staff
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Engaging and varied resident activities
- Responsive management to family suggestions
Concerns
- Severe physical neglect (bedsores, unexplained injuries, lack of repositioning) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate safety and supervision (elopement, falls, slow response times) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 45 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the community has a very family-oriented atmosphere; how do you ensure that same level of personal attention and communication remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2Given the importance of mobility and skin health for residents, what specific protocols and check-in schedules do you have in place to ensure residents are repositioned regularly and their physical well-being is monitored?
- 3Since safety is a top priority for our family, could you walk us through the specific supervision protocols and alarm systems you use to prevent falls or unauthorized departures?
- 4I see that you have a variety of activities listed; how do you tailor these programs to ensure they are engaging and accessible for residents who may have varying levels of memory or cognitive support needs?
- 5When a concern or suggestion is raised by a family member, what is your standard process for addressing it and ensuring that follow-up communication is clear and timely?
- 6How do you manage staffing transitions to ensure that residents always have consistent, familiar faces providing their care throughout the day and night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care staff is amazing! They ALL treat her as if she is their Mom or Grandma. 😊 The facility is very clean, the staff is professional.”
“My mom suffered a fractured arm here due to mishandling from staff, fell out of bed and laid on the floor for hours before being transferred to ER, developed bed sores so bad you could actually fit a fist into them!”
“From day one, they discouraged us from installing cameras, but we insisted—it was her right. The cameras al”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Key Findings
No deficiencies found. The facility's original licensing study report indicates substantial compliance with all applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules.
Oct 24, 2025OtherCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Encore Mchenry
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Official Website
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