Regency At Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235545) · 131 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $235,995 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (734) 449-4431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Regency At Whitmore Lake has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Regency At Whitmore Lake reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.7%.
Regency At Whitmore Lake has 3 federal fines on record totaling $235,995.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Regency At Whitmore Lake is a for-profit nursing home in Whitmore Lake, Washtenaw County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1994. The facility is certified for 131 beds and reports an average daily census of 117.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.7%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $235,995.00, and 2 payment denials on record for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare for details on these penalties.
Regency At Whitmore Lake is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. There has been no change in ownership reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published figures at the time of compilation. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Regency At Whitmore Lake has an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 42.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $235,995.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and no Special Focus status is noted in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 131 beds with an average daily census of 117.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities averaging a 2.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 8, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7344494431 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7344494431 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235545?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.