ElderGrade
C

57.5/100

Average

The Orchards At Lapeer

239 South Main Street, Lapeer, MI 48446

CMS 2/5 stars #3 of 4 in Lapeer County (810) 664-6611
Certified beds
87
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

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

12/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 47 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

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

  • 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% 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

15/15

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

  • 5 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 3.22 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.81 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 47 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 4, 2026 (5 months ago).

G Mar 4, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

F Mar 4, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 4, 2026 F0851 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 2026 F0584

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 2026 F0585

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 2026 F0725 From a complaint

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.

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
WHITE LAKE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
APPLEFIELD, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GAMBLE, BECKY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SIGNET HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
WHITE LAKE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
GUTMAN, ISAAC Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HOFFMAN, ALEXANDER Individual ADP OF THE SNF
KORNFELD, ROBERT Individual ADP OF THE SNF
TAUB, JACOB Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Orchards At Lapeer

What is the ElderGrade for The Orchards At Lapeer? +

The Orchards At Lapeer holds an ElderGrade of C (57.5 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 Lapeer? +

Residents receive an average of 3.22 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Orchards At Lapeer been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 47 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Orchards At Lapeer accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Orchards At Lapeer 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.