The Orchards at Harper Woods
19840 Harper Avenue · Harper Woods, MI · 48225 · 3138819556
151 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Orchards Michigan
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235480 · certified since January 6, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.