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The Orchards At Southgate

15400 TRENTON ROAD, SOUTHGATE, MI, 48195
(734) 284-4620
www.theorchardsmi.com
100 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
235266
Care type
Nursing home
County
Wayne
Facility name
The Orchards At Southgate
Street address
15400 TRENTON ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone
(734) 284-4620
Website
www.theorchardsmi.com

About this facility — The Orchards At Southgate

The Orchards At Southgate is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Southgate, Michigan. It is licensed for 100 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Southgate 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 Southgate 41 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $15,841 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
The Orchards Michigan
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Barton, Donald
Managing employee — since 2021
Gutierrez, Juanita
Managing employee — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1975-11-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$15,841 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-11
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$286 per day (≈ $8,690/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
64% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 31% private/other
Occupancy
82% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
39% below the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
100
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 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2026-03-12
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-12
2025-09-11Health inspection1 citation
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-12
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (38 citations)
2025-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-05
2024-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-09
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 2024-09-09
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-16
2023-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2023-09-18
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 2023-09-18
2023-07-19Health inspection9 citations
F-0568
D · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-28
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0710
D · No harm found
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2023-07-28
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-07-28
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 2023-07-28
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0908
F · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-07-28
2025-09-11Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-10-03
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-10-03
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-10-03
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-10-03
2024-08-08Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0341
E · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0711
E · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-09-09
2023-07-19Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0223
D · 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 2023-07-31
K-0321
D · 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 2023-07-31
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0342
E · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2023-07-31
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-27
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-08-30
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-07-19
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-07-31
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-07-20
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-07-20

Federal penalties

2024-01-31Fine$15,841
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 235266.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.1109 ratings on Google
★jerry Nemeth · 2026-01-16 · via Google

“if your family member is a ward of the state and you have no choice I guess it is what it is. Took her mother out of here after a couple weeks. She went in because of some minor problems at 88 years old. She came out on 17 different medications, including oxygen. Oxygen level is at 98 without oxygen. Gabapentin diazepam a bunch of insane drugs. She was incoherent while she was there. She was never…”

★★★★★Ray Weiss · 2026-01-29 · via Google

“The staff works so hard I can't believe it. They are top notch when it comes to the care of the residents. Always within a moments notice to wait on any resident. Caring, clean and professional like no other facility. The staff has a bright , happy , informative attitude no matter the what the situation is. A+ Rating. This is the place to go for the care you would expect the best to be. …”

★★★★★shasha woapz · 2025-11-22 · via Google

“What stood out the most was dedication of the staff. They are attentive and responsive , always taking the time to get to know each resident personally. I observed caregivers engaging with residents, participating in activity and making sure that everyone's needs were accommodated. The nurses are knowledgeable and professional, respectful in providing medical care while also offering emotional su…”

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

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Original records

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