Medilodge of Port Huron
Scout 100Fort Gratiot, MI · 127 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Fort Gratiot's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,550–$13,270/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake
5601 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI 48329 · Oakland County
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and health services in a welcoming senior living community in Waterford, MI.
9
Use CautionHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Waterford, MI, with 128 certified beds and an average of about 108 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Orchards Michigan network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.35 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 28 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $97,916 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.78 hrs/resident/day)
- •28 deficiencies at last survey
- •$97,916 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Waterford options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 128
- Avg. residents/day
- 108
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Orchards Michigan
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 235555
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,550–$13,270/mo (median $11,580) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,440–$6,820/mo (median $6,300) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Warren prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.78
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.35
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 28
- Federal fines
- 2 ($97,916)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (76 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-10-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-10-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-10-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-10-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-07-31Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-07-31Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-07-31Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-07 | Fine | $45,461 |
| 2023-09-07 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-06-29 | Fine | $52,455 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
5601 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake
How much does The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake cost?
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Waterford, MI area typically runs $10,550–$13,270 per month (median $11,580, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake?
Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake?
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake has 76 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake have availability?
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake offer?
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake in Waterford, MI offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 128 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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