Deficiency Index

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake

Waterford, Michigan · CCN 235555

53 surveys since 2010, 28 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
241
Surveys
53
Harm or worse
28
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file40/53

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
128
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN
County
Oakland
Medicare-certified since
1994

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
1
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 82 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Michigan.

Last survey on record

Jan 20, 2026

293 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.503.69
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.35—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

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Flagged by CMS on Care Compare

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG34.1%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4764.4%E1419.2%F811.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C11.4%
CMS’s current file: 73 of the 241 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6095×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6775×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F6895×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F6004×

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • F6844×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Jul 31, 2025

    This citation pertains to Intake Number MI001227212. This citation has two deficient practice statements (DPS). DPS #1 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assess a new skin impairment and implement treatments in a timely manner and according to physician's orders for two (R55 and R49) of four reviewed for non-pressure skin impairments, resulting in a wound to R55's arm becoming infected with delayed healing. Findings include: R55 On 7/29/25 at 10:45 AM, R55 was observed in bed. A dressing dated 7/29/25 was observed on R55's right forearm. When queried about what happened to his arm, R55 stated, She burnt it. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Oct 28, 2024

    This citation pertains to intake #'s MI00147613 and MI00147486. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical and verbal abuse by Certified Nursing Assistant C (CNA C) for one resident (R901) of two residents reviewed for abuse/neglect/mistreatment, resulting in R901 being in pain from being punched, kicked and the target of derogatory language. Findings include: On 10/28/24 a complaint submitted to the State Agency (SA) was reviewed that alleged R901 was physically and verbally abused by CNA C on 10/12/24. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Sep 7, 2023

    This citation pertains to Intake#: MI00138928 Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to (1) consistently monitor the change in condition for a Resident (R905) with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF - inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently, causing shortness of breath, fatigue, leg and foot swelling, and weakness) and transfer to hospital per advance directives and (2) failed to communicate/coordinate and follow up on the orders by the specialist (cardiologist) timely, resulting in a 9.4 lb.(pound) weight gain (in 4 days), difficulty breathing, discomfort, and death in the facility. Findings include: R905 R905 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] after hospitalization . R905 was living at home with their family prior to hospitalization . […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 29, 2023

    This citation pertains to intake: MI00137797. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a fall risk assessment was completed accurately, ensure a comprehensive assessment and evaluation was completed to implement the safest and most appropriate transfer device for R808, the facility failed to follow their policy on mechanical lifts and failed to ensure the proper education, training and competency was conducted with every staff member before the use of the mechanical device for one (R808) of one resident reviewed for accidents, resulting in the resident to have excruciating pain and the need to transfer the resident to the hospital for a higher level of care. Findings include: Review of a complaint submitted to the State Agency (SA) documented in part . […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF880Jun 29, 2023

    This citation pertains to intake(s): MI00137776, MI00137797 & MI00137902. Based on observation, interview, and record reviews the facility failed to maintain an active water management plan for reducing the risk of Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing (OPPP) and failed to maintain a consistent and effective infection surveillance program resulting in water borne pathogens to exist and spread in the facility's plumbing system and resulting in R810 to be diagnosed with presumptive healthcare associated Legionellosis, R811 to not have been identified with signs/symptoms/diagnosis to fit the criteria for testing of Legionellosis and the increased risk of respiratory infection for all residents that resided in the facility. […]

Read 47 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 47 of 241 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jan 20, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 24, 2025Complaint4 findings
  • Jul 31, 2025Standard and complaint23 findings · 1 harm
  • May 15, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 10, 2025Complaint3 findings
  • Mar 6, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 28, 2024Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 17, 2024Complaint5 findings
Show the 45 earlier surveys
  • Jul 17, 2024Standard and complaint18 findings
  • Jun 3, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 30, 2024Complaint3 findings
  • Sep 7, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 20, 2023Standard10 findings
  • Jun 29, 2023Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
  • Mar 16, 2023Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 13, 2022Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 23, 2022Standard23 findings · 2 harm
  • Oct 28, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 7, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 18, 2021Standard and complaint13 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 23, 2020Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 22, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Feb 12, 2020Complaint6 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 8, 2019Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 31, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 3, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 4, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Mar 6, 2019Standard8 findings
  • Jan 18, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 3, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 20, 2018Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 28, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 25, 2018Standard and complaint15 findings
  • Dec 7, 2016Standard4 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 9, 2015Standard13 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 1, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 17, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • May 27, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 3, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 13, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Jan 30, 2015Standard8 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 18, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • May 1, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 11, 2014Standard10 findings · 3 harm
  • Dec 17, 2013Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 13, 2013—1 finding
  • Aug 6, 2013—1 finding
  • Mar 1, 2013—8 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 14, 2012—1 finding
  • Mar 23, 2012—11 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 9, 2011—1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 5, 2011—8 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 1, 2010—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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