ElderGrade
C

60.5/100

Average

The Orchards At Harper Woods

19840 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI 48225

CMS 1/5 stars #48 of 63 in Wayne County (313) 881-9556
Certified beds
151
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 49 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.27 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.71 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.27 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.41 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 49 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 7, 2026 (3 months ago).

F May 7, 2026 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 7, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0656

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0761

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0791

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN, which operates 14 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LONG, MICHELE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WOODWARD, BRANDON Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

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Common questions about The Orchards At Harper Woods

What is the ElderGrade for The Orchards At Harper Woods? +

The Orchards At Harper Woods holds an ElderGrade of C (60.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Orchards At Harper Woods? +

Residents receive an average of 3.71 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Orchards At Harper Woods been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 49 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does The Orchards At Harper Woods accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Orchards At Harper Woods is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.