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Lake Orion Nursing Center receives high praise for its dedicated and compassionate nursing staff, with many families noting the genuine care provided to their loved ones during rehab and end-of-life stays. However, there are recurring criticisms regarding slow response times for call lights, poor food quality, and occasional management issues that lead to inconsistent care experiences.
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“The nursing care and compassion my mother in law and our family received was excellent. I would like to give a few people special acknowlegedment. Poshana was top notch. A great nurse! Nicole and Stacy were terrific aides.”
“The nurses, the aides, food staff all genuinely cared about the residents. Yes the place has older dressers and might not feel state of the art, but the place is Clean and Safe. The care on the third floor is phenomenal.”
“My mom was given the best care possible. She recently passed away from here. I would like to say thank you to all the staff here. They went above and beyond the call of duty.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Lake Orion Nursing Center has a concerning pattern of family complaints triggering 14 of 33 deficiencies, indicating ongoing resident and family concerns. The most recurring issues involve accident prevention and safety hazards, protection from abuse and neglect, and resident rights violations. While most deficiencies show correction dates, safety and abuse protection problems have persisted across multiple surveys, suggesting systemic challenges in maintaining consistent care standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 10, 2025
$137,640
Payment Denial
Sep 10, 2025
39-day denial
Lake Orion Nursing Center
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Owners
Mclaren Oakland
Owner · Organization
Mclaren Health Care Corporation
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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