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The Orchards At Canterbury On the Lake

5601 Hatchery Road, WATERFORD, MI, 48329
(248) 674-9292
128 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
128
CMS facility ID
235555
Care type
Nursing home
County
Oakland
Facility name
The Orchards At Canterbury On the Lake
Street address
5601 Hatchery Road
City / state / ZIP
Waterford, MI 48329
Phone
(248) 674-9292

The Orchards At Canterbury On the Lake is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Waterford, Michigan. It is licensed for 128 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 14 senior care facilities in Waterford 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 The Orchards At Canterbury On the Lake 98 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $45,461 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.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
The Orchards Michigan
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Gutman, Isaac
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Hoffman, Alexander
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Hurst, Emily
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Kornfeld, Robert
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mcleod, Leigh
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Taub, Jacob
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
White Lake Healthcare Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1994-07-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
28 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$45,461 total
Last standard inspection
2025-07-31
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$648 per day (≈ $19,700/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
62% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 27% private/other
Occupancy
78% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
39% above the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
128
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.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-12-16
2025-10-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 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 2025-10-25
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-25
F-0725
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-10-25
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-25
14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (93 citations)
2025-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered23 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0584
D · 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 2025-08-15
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0602
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-15
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 2025-08-15
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 2025-08-15
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-02
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 2025-08-15
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 2025-08-15
F-0761
E · 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 2025-08-15
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 2025-08-15
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0847
D · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0925
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-05-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2025-05-21
2025-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-25
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 2025-04-25
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2025-04-25
2025-03-06Health 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 2025-01-23
2024-10-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-13
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-13
2024-09-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 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 2024-09-25
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 2024-09-25
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0838
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-09-25
2024-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0600
E · 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 2024-08-20
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0802
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
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 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
F-0868
E · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0881
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F-0925
C · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-08-20
2024-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-06-20
2024-04-30Health 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 2024-05-21
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-14
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-21
2023-09-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-02
2023-07-20Health inspection10 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 2023-07-27
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 2023-07-27
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-07-27
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 2023-07-27
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-27
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-27
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 2023-07-27
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-27
F-0730
E · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-07-27
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 2023-07-27
2025-07-31Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-08-15
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 2025-08-15
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-15
2024-07-17Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0342
E · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-20
2023-07-20Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-07-27
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-07-27

Federal penalties

2023-09-07Fine$45,461
2023-09-07Medicare payment denial — 2 days
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 235555.
What people say on Google.
3.9186 ratings on Google
★★★★★Bill Hickok · 2026-06-14 · via Google

“My wife was in the Pavilion for 3 weeks after she had surgery. She received excellent care from everyone there. The therapists have her walking again. All the nurses and aides were extremely attentive. Food service was very good. Everyone from management on down worked as a team. All our thanks to everyone involved.”

★★★★★David Nemshick · 2026-04-04 · via Google

“A Wonderful Place for My Mom — Highly Recommend I am extremely happy that I chose The Orchards at Canterbury-on-the-Lake for my mom. Moving a parent from their longtime home is never easy, but this community has made the transition far smoother and more comforting than I could have hoped for. Her room in the Southminster building is very pleasant — it's a great size, includes a nice kitchen, and…”

★★★★Alyssa Barnes (Lys) · 2026-05-22 · via Google

“Overall, The Orchards is a great Rehab facility. Taylor is one of the best CNA's I've had. She is always helpful, joyful, and attentive. She hooks you up with the best snacks and drinks. Garrett, Shawna, Joanna, and Russell are the best therapists I've ever had. I've been able to improve and become stronger under their guidance. There are issues with the kitchen staff, but if you're attentive and …”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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The 98 citations above are shown free. The report takes each one and explains it in plain English — what the tag requires, how serious the scope/severity grade really is, whether it recurred across surveys — plus the five-year pattern a single inspection can't show.

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.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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