Regency On The Lake - Fort Gratiot
Fort Gratiot, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235621) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (810) 385-7260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Regency On The Lake - Fort Gratiot has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Regency On The Lake - Fort Gratiot reports 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 19.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Regency On The Lake - Fort Gratiot has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Regency On The Lake - Fort Gratiot is a for-profit nursing home in Fort Gratiot, St. Clair County, Michigan, certified for 130 beds with an average daily census of 120.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 18, 2007, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 19.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (total $0.00) and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars — notably lower than this facility's own 5-star overall rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with 19.3% nursing turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 130 beds with an average of 120.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 18, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8103857260 and verify 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 8103857260 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235621?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.