Nursing homeFAID #6291
Regency At Whitmore Lake
8633 N Main Street, WHITMORE LAKE, MI, 48189
(734) 449-4431
131 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
131
CMS facility ID
235545
Care type
Nursing home
County
Washtenaw
Facility name
Regency At Whitmore Lake
Street address
8633 N Main Street
City / state / ZIP
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Phone
(734) 449-4431
About this facility — Regency At Whitmore Lake
Regency At Whitmore Lake is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. It is licensed for 131 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).
It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Whitmore Lake and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Regency At Whitmore Lake 113 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $235,995 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Aljajawi, Vaira
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Angel, Melody
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Ciena Healthcare Management Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1999
Deutsch, Neal
Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Gardina, Anna
Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Khan, Anis
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1999
Mohammad a Qazi Living Trust Dated 09/26/97
Additional disclosable party — since 1999
Northfield Senior Leasing, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 1999
Qazi, Mohammad
Officer · Operational control · Partner · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 1993
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1994-11-08
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$235,995 total
Last standard inspection
2025-03-31
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$551 per day (≈ $16,750/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 96% private/other
Occupancy
81% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
18% above the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
131
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-01
2025-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-24
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-09-24
14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (110 citations)
2025-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-08
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-08
2025-03-31Health inspection13 citations
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-03-17
2024-10-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0604
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-13
2024-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-06-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-10
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-10
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-10
2024-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0697
G · Actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-04-14
2023-09-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-11
2023-08-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-06
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-06
2022-11-22Health inspection31 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0609
E · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0610
E · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-12-23
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-03-06
F-0923
E · No harm found
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2022-12-23
2025-03-31Fire-safety inspection14 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-06-24
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-24
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0781
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0912
F · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-25
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-25
2024-03-05Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-17
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-04-14
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-14
2022-11-22Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-12-23
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-23
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-12-23
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-12-23
Federal penalties
2025-03-31Fine$141,075
2024-08-01Fine$26,813
2024-02-28Fine$68,107
2025-03-31Medicare payment denial — 12 days
2024-02-28Medicare payment denial — 14 days
Total fines$235,995
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 235545.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.2★★★★★88 ratings on Google
★★★★★Katelin Strine-Danner · 2026-06-19 · via Google“My grandmother stayed at this nursing home, and our family had a wonderful experience. From the moment she arrived, the staff treated her with kindness, patience, and genuine compassion. The nurses and caregivers were attentive to her needs and always took the time to make sure she was comfortable and well. We especially appreciated the communication from the staff, who kept us informed and were a…”
★★★★★Darlene Hall · 2026-05-23 · via Google“My sister, Mary Wright was admitted to Regency at Whitmore Lake on April 2nd 2026. She went there after being severely sick and in St Joes for a month, with most of that in ICU. She needed a lot of physical therapy before she could come home. I can truly say that I am so glad that I chose this place. I have gotten to know a lot of the residents there along with the staff. All the residents are Hap…”
★★★★★Ruby · 2026-06-19 · via Google“My great grandpa was cared for at this wonderful nursing home. The staff treated him and my family like family. I’m great full everyday for the care they provided.”
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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