The Orchards at Southgate
15400 Trenton Road · Southgate, MI · 48195 · 7342844620
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Orchards Michigan
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $47,691 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 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 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 31, 2024 | Fine | $15,841 |
| July 19, 2023 | Fine | $7,962 |
| July 19, 2023 | Fine | $7,963 |
| July 19, 2023 | Fine | $15,925 |
| July 19, 2023 | Payment Denial | 32 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235266 · certified since November 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.