Lake Orion Nursing Center
585 East Flint Street · Lake Orion, MI · 48362 · 2486930505
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $137,640 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$137,640 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $137,640 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G September 10, 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 November 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
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 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Fine | $137,640 |
| September 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 39 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235481 · certified since February 21, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.