Six Nursing Homes Involved in $4.5M Settlement Over Substandard Care in Michigan

The Michigan Attorney General’s office said it has reached a $4.5 million settlement with the owners of six Detroit-area nursing homes over a whistleblower lawsuit.
“American taxpayers contribute billions every year to ensure quality care for our most vulnerable. When that care is not provided, my office will continue to work alongside our federal partners to hold those responsible accountable,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.
The companies involved in this case were Villa Financial Services LLC and Villa Olympia Investment LLC, owners of six Villa facilities: Ambassador, Father Murray, Imperial, Regency, St. Joseph’s and Westland. The attorney general’s office said the settlement involved allegations that the companies accepted taxpayer funds while providing what it called “grossly substandard care” to residents.
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