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Regency On the Lake - Fort Gratiot

5669 Lakeshore Road, FORT GRATIOT, MI, 48059
(810) 385-7260
130 licensed beds

CMS rates Regency On the Lake - Fort Gratiot 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 25 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
130
CMS facility ID
235621
Care type
Nursing home
County
St. Clair
Facility name
Regency On the Lake - Fort Gratiot
Street address
5669 Lakeshore Road
City / state / ZIP
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
Phone
(810) 385-7260

Regency On the Lake - Fort Gratiot is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. It is licensed for 130 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Fort Gratiot and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care, a group of 81 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Regency On the Lake - Fort Gratiot 25 times across 7 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Mohammad Qazi 2022 Children's Trust Uad 5-4-2022
Indirect owner — 99% stake — since 2022
Canto, Cheryl
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ciena Healthcare Management Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006
Deutsch, Neal
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Gardina, Anna
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Khan, Anis
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006
Michalak, Lisa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Naqvi, Farrukh
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Qazi, Mohammad
Governing body · Operational control — since 2006

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2007-01-18
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-07-02
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$713 per day (≈ $21,680/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 89% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
53% above the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
130
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 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-07-02Health inspection1 citation
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 2025-07-22
2025-04-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-04-30
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (23 citations)
2024-06-06Health inspection3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-24
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 2024-06-24
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-06-24
2023-04-04Health inspection7 citations
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 2023-04-25
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-25
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 2023-04-25
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-04-25
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 2023-04-25
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-25
2025-07-02Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-07-22
2024-06-06Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-24
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-06-24
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-24
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-06-24
2023-04-04Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-25
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 235621.
How it compares in Michigan.
Inspection citations, 3 years
25
More than 16% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 43
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 50% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.9
Nursing staff turnover, annual
22%
Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state
State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Michigan average on 8 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased13.0%10.7%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight8.7%5.5%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.2%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms29.3%4.5%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.5%3.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.4%95.4%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened14.4%11.1%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication23.2%19.4%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.9%95.5%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.8%5.0%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence18.5%19.4%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication7.5%14.7%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.241.741.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.581.561.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine90.0%83.4%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.0%1.1%1.5%Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine76.5%81.5%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission27.2%23.9%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.8%11.7%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-0372 2 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • K-0511 2 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

What its owners also hold

  • Mohammad Qazi 2022 Children's Trust Uad 5-4-2022 has an ownership stake on file at 6 nursing homes, averaging 3.2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Michigan

  • Licensing: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Survey and Certification
  • File a complaint: 800-882-6006 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-485-9393. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 855-444-3911. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Mclaren Port Huron, about 6.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Ascension River District Hospital, about 20 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Mckenzie Health System, about 30 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.4126 ratings on Google
★★★★Diane Ferguson · 2026-05-27 · via Google

“Let me start by saying, I dont do the medical industry, I do holistic methods. My friend has came to Regency on the Lake in Fort Gratiot, MI for rehabilitation following a stroke. The care he has received there has been great and the staff are top notch. You cannot over look at how clean this place is, it shines top to bottom. The atmosphere, morale, setting, activities, support, and care reminded…”

★★★★★Mona Bock · 2026-04-18 · via Google

“I’ve just finished spending 2 months recovering from orthopedic surgery at Regency On The Lake. The care I received from the staff, the CNAs, the nurses, the Physical and Occupational Therapists, the Laundry, the Kitchen, the Pharmacy and the doctor were phenomenal. Should the occasion occur, I would return to Regency for care. Everyone was helpful and kind and they accommodated my limitations. I …”

★★★★★colleen wurmlinger · 2026-03-09 · via Google

“My father was recently a resident at Regency for short term rehab. The nursing staff and therapy staff were great. The food was good and the accommodations beautiful. Would highly recommend it’s not easy to satisfy everyone and in this case it was 100% satisfaction from the person that mattered the most my father. Thankyou Regency”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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