The Orchards At Canterbury On The Lake
Waterford, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235555) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $45,461 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (248) 674-9292 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Orchards At Canterbury On The Lake has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day at The Orchards At Canterbury On The Lake, including about 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this record.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $45,461.00 and 1 payment denial on record for The Orchards At Canterbury On The Lake. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
The Orchards At Canterbury On The Lake is a for-profit nursing home in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1994. It is licensed for 128 beds and has an average daily census of 107.8 residents. The facility is part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which includes 15 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS overall rating of 1.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating 3 stars, and staffing rating 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.50, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. CMS-reported nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $45,461.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details before making a decision.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this record, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility 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?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $45,461.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status was indicated in this record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 128 beds with an average daily census of 107.8 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 Orchards Michigan chain, which includes 15 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; here they are 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (248) 674-9292 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (248) 674-9292 to arrange a tour and ask about care specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235555?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.