WellBridge of Rochester Hills: Elopement Risk Failure - MI
The resident, identified in inspection records only as R902, was not on one-to-one supervision at the time they were found. The facility had not completed an incident report, had not made the required notifications, and had not conducted a medical assessment of R902 after the event. Inspectors also found that the facility had not contacted the sheriff's department as required.
The violation was cited as past noncompliance, meaning inspectors determined the facility had corrected the problems before the on-site survey was completed. The level of harm was recorded as minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting few residents.
After the incident, the facility placed R902 on one-to-one supervision and completed a medical assessment. Staff were retrained on the facility's code alert bracelet system, which is designed to trigger an alarm when residents at elopement risk approach exits. A one-time audit confirmed that residents identified as wander risks had assessments in place and that their code alert bracelets were present and functioning. Nurses and nursing assistants were educated on responding to bracelet and door alarms without delay.
The director of nursing, or a designee, then ran elopement drills every week for 12 weeks to test whether staff were checking and responding to alarms in time.
What the record does not show is how long R902 was unsupervised, where they were found, or whether they were injured.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Wellbridge of Rochester Hills from 2025-09-25 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.
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Last verified: September 23, 2026 · Our methodology
WellBridge of Rochester Hills in Rochester Hills, MI was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 25, 2025.
The resident, identified in inspection records only as R902, was not on one-to-one supervision at the time they were found.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.