The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Regency at Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake, MI · Medicare-certified · 131 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Regency at Whitmore Lake has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating, recent federal penalty, and $141,075 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5793 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $141,075recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5793.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.3%16.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%2.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.7%4.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%2.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%4.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.2%15.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8%10.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.8%21.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.8%13.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.1%85.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.6%41.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $141,075 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,813 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $235,995 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 12 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 31, 2025
- $141,075
Federal fine
Mar 31, 2025
- $26,813
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2024
- 14 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 28, 2024
- $68,107
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 81 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117.9 residents on an average day (90% of 131 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.