Regency At Waterford
Waterford, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235260) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (248) 836-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Regency At Waterford an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of about 3.1. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Regency At Waterford reports total nurse staffing of about 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for Regency At Waterford, with 0 fines totaling $0. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Regency At Waterford is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1976. The facility has 150 certified beds with an average daily census of 124.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Regency At Waterford carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.03, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record and no payment denials for non-compliance.
Regency At Waterford is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationwide with a chain average rating of 2.8 out of 5. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
Data is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should review the facility's full inspection history and most recent survey data directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Regency At Waterford has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.03 hours per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 47.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and no federal fines on record, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Regency At Waterford has 150 certified beds and an average daily census of 124.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 1 (health inspection), 4 (staffing), and 2 (quality measures), with an overall of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2488361000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2488361000 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Regency At Waterford at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235260?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.