The Orchards At Samaritan
Detroit, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235632) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (313) 344-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Orchards At Samaritan in Detroit an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Orchards At Samaritan reports total nurse staffing of about 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in this data.
The Orchards At Samaritan has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
The Orchards At Samaritan is a 120-certified-bed nursing home in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, with an average of 100 residents. It is operated as a for-profit facility under individual ownership and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 28, 2007. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.55, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage in this data.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials have been recorded.
Important flag: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for The Orchards At Samaritan. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. There is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
The Orchards At Samaritan is part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars, below the state average.
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?
The Orchards At Samaritan has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.55 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage in this data. Its staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. There is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average of 100 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership, part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which has 15 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 28, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), Staffing (2 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 313-344-4100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 313-344-4100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235632?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.