Canterbury-on-the-Lake

Independent Living Home
Overview of Canterbury-On-The-Lake

Set on 40 acres of lush and wooded area in Oakland County, Waterford, MI, Canterbury-On-The-Lake is a thriving senior living community that offers various living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community offers a wide variety of beautifully designed residential options with bright, sunny interiors, fully equipped kitchen, and other modern conveniences. Residents receive the extra help they need – when they need it with a dedicated team available to lend a helping hand 24/7.

Residents live a vibrant and fulfilling life, thanks to the community’s wide variety of life-enriching activities, events, and classes. The community also offers a broad array of convenient amenities, including an art studio, business center, outdoor entertainment spaces, and beautiful gardens, walking paths, and a covered lakeside pavilion with seating for a peaceful alone time. Here, residents enjoy delicious, fresh, healthy, restaurant-style meals with multiple menu options in the beautifully appointed Orchid Dining Room, guaranteeing residents eat healthy and always feel energized to lead an active lifestyle.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Michigan average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Michigan average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Michigan average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Michigan average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 58m per day

This home provides 8% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Michigan average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 128

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Michigan average
Occupancy rate 77.9%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
77.9%
Residents per day (avg)
112

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 29 days

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$28.7M
Operating deficit
-$2.0M
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$28,699,962.00
Operating deficit
$-2,002,219.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.0M
34.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.7M
Total costs $30.7M
Years in operation
31 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 235555

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Rochelle Rothwell, Executive Director

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Operating Hours
Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Canterbury-on-the-Lake

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Canterbury-on-the-Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Waterford Twp
128
No
A+
22
MCLEOD, LEIGH
77.9%
$23,654,130.00
$9,985,027.00
42.2%
111.50
1/5
3.9672
1/5
2/5
3/5
3
78
6
-66%
-8%
+3%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bloomfield Hills
82
No
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33
Hampton Manor of Bloomfield Hills LLC
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hampton Manor of Commerce
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Commerce Township
80
Yes
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26
Hampton Manor of Commerce LLC
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmar Oakland
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Troy
69
Yes
A+
3
Windemere Park of Troy Operations LLC
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Heritage in the Hills
IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Auburn Hills
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No
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0
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Address 8.8 miles from city center

Address 5601 Hatchery Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48329

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

203
Total Staff
172
Employees
31
Contractors
49,881
Total Hours (Quarter)
67
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse79.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse689.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant827.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
159 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
28 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,381 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 27 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8118223,44091100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse41276813,92491100%9.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4151,6216875%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist6061,5227886%7.8
Registered Nurse7071,4878189%9.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician9091,4608391%6.5
Physical Therapy Assistant8081,2498998%6
Nurse Practitioner2029446571%8
RN Director of Nursing2028926470%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3038096673%7.8
Administrator1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014886167%8
Qualified Social Worker2024637077%5.4
Dietitian1014405864%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1013924954%8
Physical Therapy Aide3032173437%5.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111311%12.5
Medical Director011111112%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 14

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 78
Citations per inspection
5.57

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

35 of 78 citations resulted from standard inspections; 27 of 78 resulted from complaint investigations; and 16 of 78 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 6
216% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Michigan average: 0.3

6 serious citations More info Michigan average: 1.9

71 moderate citations More info Michigan average: 30.8

1 minor citation More info Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Oct 24, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Oct 24, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 24, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 24, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Wellstone
Resident Census by Payment Source
116 Total Residents
Medicare 15 (12.9%)
Medicaid 52 (44.8%)
Private Pay/Other 49 (42.2%)
Specialized Care Beds
29 Total Specialty Beds
22.7% of Bed Capacity
20
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
15.6%
9
Hospice Beds
7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.5
85% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.7
52% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.1%
101% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.5%
86% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.6%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
35% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.6%
66% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
204% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.3%
82% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.8%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.2%
22% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.3%
10% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 94.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.9%
23% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 63.0%
24% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
26% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 42.7%
46% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 79.5%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $126K
65% higher than Michigan average

Michigan average: $76K

Number of fines 3
48% more fines than Michigan average

Michigan average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 2
137% more payment denials than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.8

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $126K
Michigan average $76K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 7, 2023
$45K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Sep 7, 2023
2 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 29, 2023
$52K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 15, 2023
$28K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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