The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake — Nursing Home in Waterford, MI

5601 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI, 48329 | 2486749292

CMS Five-Star Rating

★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds128
Average Residents/Day111.5
CMS Certification Number235555

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 4.17 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.40 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection January 20, 2026
Total Deficiencies 1

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (January 20, 2026).

Inspection Findings — January 20, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)
    Corrected — December 16, 2025
CareQED Analysis

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake is a 128-bed nursing home in Waterford, Michigan. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident day, above the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.

Staffing appears to be a relative strength compared with other homes in the state, which can support daily care needs. However, the facility carries an abuse flag on its record — you should ask what specific steps the home has taken to address that flag and to improve supervision and resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake Medicare and Medicaid certified?

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake's CMS star rating?

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake?

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake reports 4.1682 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake have?

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake has 128 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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