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The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

5601 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI 48329128 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 173 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (33 vs median 8.0)

Bottom 25% in MI · Worst in THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN chain · $97,916 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the independent living and memory care sections receive high praise, the rehabilitation and short-term nursing units have significant, recurring issues with staffing and basic patient care. If you are considering this facility for rehab, we strongly advise you to visit frequently, monitor hygiene and call-button response times, and have a clear plan for advocacy.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

173 reviews on Google
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake presents a stark contrast between its highly regarded independent living community and its struggling rehabilitation and nursing services. While many residents and their families praise the beautiful grounds, active social calendar, and friendly staff in the independent living sections, numerous reviewers report severe neglect, understaffing, and poor communication within the rehab and nursing wings. Families considering this facility should be aware of consistent reports regarding delayed call-button responses and inadequate hygiene care for short-term patients.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean5.0Activities9.0Meds3.0Memory7.0Comms3.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus and grounds
  • Engaging activities and social calendar
  • Positive, supportive independent living environment
  • Compassionate and attentive staff in specific departments

Concerns

  • Significant delays in answering call buttons and providing basic care (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from management and nursing staff (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Inadequate hygiene and assistance with toileting (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Understaffing, particularly on weekends and nights (mentioned by 6 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(3)'19(30)'21(66)'23(21)'25(94)'26(17)

Distribution · 435 analyzed

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4
11
3
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21 reviews posted between May 9, 2022May 19, 2022 · 18 were 5-star
15 reviews posted between Mar 29, 2021Mar 31, 2021 · 15 were 5-star
12 reviews posted between Sep 22, 2024Sep 28, 2024 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the campus grounds are beautiful; what are some of the most popular social activities or outings that residents currently enjoy here?
  • 2Could you walk me through the typical response process when a resident uses their call button, especially during evening or weekend shifts?
  • 3Given the recent focus on improving care coordination, what is the standard protocol for keeping family members updated on changes in a loved one's health or medication management?
  • 4How does the nursing team ensure that residents receive consistent support with daily hygiene and toileting needs throughout the day?
  • 5I appreciate that the leadership team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operational improvements?
  • 6What specific steps are in place to ensure that medical care and supervision remain consistent during night and weekend hours when staffing levels fluctuate?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Upon her check-in at 4 PM on Thursday, she was put in a bed and ignored for 14+ hours. She was left in a soiled diaper, not given any food, denied water, and her calls for help were ignored for over 14 hours.

Rehab patient's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

Call bells went unanswered for an average of an hour, which meant my father was left waiting for basic care. Because of this, our family had to create rotating shifts to ensure his soiled clothing was changed in a timely manner.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★☆☆☆

The staff from day one has been outstanding. They are kind, respectful, helpful and entertaining to the residents as well as families of the residents.

Independent living resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 173 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.35hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.78hrs
92%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

13

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.9%
US
95.5%
MI
95.0%
Oakland
95.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
76.3%
US
93.4%
MI
95.2%
Oakland
93.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.0%
US
15.3%
MI
13.1%
Oakland
11.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.7%
US
14.4%
MI
11.2%
Oakland
10.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Better than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
19.5%
MI
19.5%
Oakland
21.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.2%
US
15.4%
MI
15.0%
Oakland
14.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility42.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
42.7%
US
79.7%
MI
79.5%
Oakland
76.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility47.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
47.9%
US
81.8%
MI
83.0%
Oakland
79.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
1.6%
MI
1.2%
Oakland
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

29deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (9.8)
47 complaint-triggered
$97,916 in fines

Families have filed numerous complaints against this facility (45 out of 105 total deficiencies), with recurring issues in accident prevention, infection control, and nursing staff adequacy. Recent deficiencies include problems with medication management, resident abuse protection, and care planning. While the facility corrects identified problems, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during visits.

Jan 20, 2026Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Oct 24, 2025Complaint
4
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
9
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 31, 2025Routine
23
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0531Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0847Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

May 15, 2025Complaint
1
0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Apr 10, 2025Complaint
6
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 7, 2023

$45,461

Payment Denial

Sep 7, 2023

2-day denial

Fine

Jun 29, 2023

$52,455

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Orchards Michigan

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 9 of 12 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Kornfeld, Robert

Owner

10%

Key personnel

Taub, JacobManaging Control - Governing BodyWhite Lake Healthcare LLCManagerHurst, EmilyManagerMcleod, LeighManagerWhite Lake Healthcare LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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