The Orchards at Southgate (Southgate, MI) has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is lower at 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; quality measures are 4 stars, health inspections are 3 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7093.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.40
Licensed practical nurses
1.41
Nurse aides
1.90
Weekend nursing
3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
5.4%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.3%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.8%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.7%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
66%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
64.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $47,691 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jan 31, 2024
$15,841
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 19, 2023
32 days
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2023
$15,925
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2023
$7,963
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2023
$7,962
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN · 14 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
79.2 residents on an average day (79% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 50 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.