The Orchards At Canterbury On the Lake
Public record summary
About this facility — The Orchards At Canterbury On the Lake
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.
Facility background
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (93 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★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 …”
