Caretel Inns of Linden
202 South Bridge Street, Linden, MI 48451
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Caretel Inns of Linden Compares
Caretel Inns of Linden is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Linden, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Linden, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — about the same as the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (89% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Caretel Inns of Linden
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Caretel Inns of Linden with other nursing homes in Linden.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Caretel Inns of Linden, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Caretel Inns of Linden addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Caretel Inns of Linden doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Caretel Inns of Linden doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.0% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Caretel Inns of Linden maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Caretel Inns of Linden?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Linden
Linden sits in Genesee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 70,935 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $50,269
- Median home value
- $119,500
Demographics for Genesee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Linden.
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