Oakland Nursing Center
22401 Foster Winter Dr, Southfield, MI 48075
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Oakland Nursing Center Compares
Oakland Nursing Center is a 26-bed for-profit nursing facility in Southfield, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.7%) is above the Michigan average of 24.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 26 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Southfield, the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Oakland Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Oakland Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Southfield.
How is Oakland Nursing Center addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Oakland Nursing Center doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.7% here versus 24.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Oakland Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Oakland Nursing Center's rating advantage in Southfield?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Oakland Nursing Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Southfield
Southfield sits in Oakland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 211,390 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $81,587
- Median home value
- $252,800
Demographics for Oakland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Southfield.
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