The Villa at Green Lake Estates
6470 Alden Dr · Orchard Lake, MI · 48324 · 2483634121
85 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Villa Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $307,836 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$307,836 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $528,432 |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
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.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
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 August 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
No revisit needed · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 4, 2025 | Fine | $267,910 |
| July 2, 2025 | Fine | $39,926 |
| July 2, 2025 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| December 21, 2023 | Fine | $205,003 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235489 · certified since May 23, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.