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Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

28349 Joy Rd, Westland, MI 4818596 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 119 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility's physical therapy team is consistently praised for helping patients regain mobility, making it a strong option for short-term rehab. However, families should be aware of significant, recurring reports of understaffing and communication gaps; we strongly recommend visiting in person during off-hours and asking for a clear plan on how they handle patient hygiene and family updates.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

119 reviews on Google
Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the dedicated physical therapy team and friendly nursing staff, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect and poor communication. Families considering this facility should be aware that while many report positive rehab outcomes, there is a recurring pattern of complaints regarding understaffing and hygiene issues.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff7.0Clean7.0Activities9.0Meds4.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy team
  • Friendly and attentive nursing and CENA staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Active and engaging daily activities program

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to slow response times and poor hygiene (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with family members regarding patient status (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate rehab progress or poor discharge planning (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent quality of food (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'11(1)'15(1)'17(4)'19(2)'21(10)'23(44)'25(12)'26(14)

Distribution · 122 analyzed

5
71
4
17
3
2
2
1
1
31

How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical and occupational therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to reach their mobility goals?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication is administered accurately and that any changes in a resident's health are communicated promptly to us as a family?
  • 3What is your process for ensuring that call bells are answered quickly, especially during the busier night shifts or during staff transitions?
  • 4We would love to hear more about the daily activities program and how you keep residents socially engaged and active throughout the week.
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for contacting the family and coordinating with physicians?
  • 6It is great to see that the facility is so well-maintained; how do you manage the daily cleaning schedules to ensure resident rooms and common areas stay consistently hygienic?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I could not stand up when I came here but their efforts made me able to stand up and walk. Thanks all team to provide me excellent care.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

The nursing staff left her in urine all day, day after day that resulted in the worst black rash I have ever seen, bed sores, not feeding her or making sure she has enough to drink.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

The therapy team is wonderful, helped me a lot to regain my strength. The food service is great, with plenty of options so I can choose what I like to eat.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★
Source: 119 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.63hrs
84%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.60hrs
88%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.7%
Better than Avg
Here
4.7%
US
19.4%
MI
20.2%
Wayne
20.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
MI
4.2%
Wayne
14.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
15.4%
MI
15.0%
Wayne
14.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.3%
Better than Avg
Here
16.3%
US
19.5%
MI
19.5%
Wayne
23.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
15.3%
MI
13.1%
Wayne
12.1%
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Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
5.3%
MI
5.4%
Wayne
6.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility41.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
41.6%
US
79.7%
MI
79.5%
Wayne
70.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility58.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
58.3%
US
81.8%
MI
83.0%
Wayne
72.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
MI
1.2%
Wayne
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (9.8)
18 complaint-triggered
$45,126 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern with 40 deficiencies across 8 surveys, including 18 complaint-triggered issues where families filed reports about care problems. Recurring issues involve care planning and resident assessment, meal quality and food service, and fire safety systems. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, problems persist across multiple surveys, particularly with pressure ulcer care appearing repeatedly from 2024-2026.

Feb 13, 2026Routine
8
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Dec 5, 2024Routine
7
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0341Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0781Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Dec 5, 2024Complaint
7
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0646Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Sep 5, 2024Complaint
1
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Jun 26, 2024Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Jan 25, 2024Complaint
1
0803Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 9, 2024

$45,126

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Nexcare Health Systems

Chain Size

20 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 14 of 20

Ownership & Management

Owners

Robin Eisenberg 2014 Family Trust

Owner · Organization

31%

Branscum, James

Owner

31%

Wronski, Frank

Owner

31%

Key personnel

Mallet, DeborahW-2 Managing EmployeeBranscum, JamesOfficer / DirectorEisenberg, LeoOfficer / DirectorWronski, FrankOfficer / DirectorBranscum, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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