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Public Google reviewers rate The Pines of Clarkston highly. Reviewers highlight: warm, compassionate, and attentive staff, high-quality, home-cooked meals. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
The Pines of Clarkston, now frequently referred to as Oasis of Clarkston, receives overwhelming praise for its warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff. Families consistently highlight the quality of the food, the cleanliness of the facility, and the dedication of the management team in creating a welcoming environment. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, a small minority of past reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding facility maintenance and staffing levels.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is great: friendly us, engaging our mom, and responsive to our requests. The facility is clean, homey and great for her well-being.”
“I pop in at all hours, and have always been professionally welcomed by friendly aides who are caring for my mom. She loves the food and the activities, and has made a couple of friends.”
“They not only reminded her to do them They helped her with them. Your place came highly recommend to me from my neighbor. She wasn't wron”
Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Key Findings
Recent inspections and investigations have identified several serious concerns, including the mishandling of private resident information, delays in medication administration, and inconsistent background checks for new employees. There have also been noted issues regarding facility maintenance, kitchen sanitation, and the lack of required health screenings for staff and residents.
Staff failed to contact the appropriate licensed health care professional when the prescribed medication had not been administered in accordance with the order.
Facility was unable to provide a community TB risk assessment that included residents.
Medications were not administered according to physician orders; medications were prepared in advance and left sitting in a drawer, and the resident's scheduled 8am dose was not given on time.
Facility was unable to provide a community risk assessment that included employees; additionally, a new employee's TB screening was not completed within the required timeframe (on file from previous employment).
TB screens not consistently being completed for new hires.
Water temperatures are not being checked.
Background checks were not consistently being completed for new hires; two out of five files reviewed lacked evidence of a criminal history check.
The building is not in good repair.
Resident service plans are outdated.
Sanitary concerns in the commercial kitchen.
Facility ice machine is not working.
Public areas being used for furniture storage.
Private and confidential resident information (names, birthdates, physician orders, etc.) was found unsecured in an unlocked cabinet.
Ceiling ventilation is not working properly.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
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