Lake Orion Nursing Center
Lake Orion, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235481) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $89,466 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (248) 693-0505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Orion Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lake Orion Nursing Center reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.2%.
Lake Orion Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $89,466.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lake Orion Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since February 1989. The facility maintains 120 certified beds with an average of 95 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Orion Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours of 3.59 per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $89,466.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Lake Orion Nursing Center, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
No special focus program designation is listed in the available data for this facility. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records can change.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Orion Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 65.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $89,466.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; the data provided does not indicate a Special Focus program designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Orion Nursing Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 95 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 21, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (248) 693-0505 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at (248) 693-0505 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235481?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.