The Orchards at Samaritan

Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Wayne County, MI
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The Orchards at Samaritan
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Wayne County, MI
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Orchards at Samaritan accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Orchards at Samaritan

The Orchards at Samaritan is a leading nursing home in Detroit, MI, dedicated to delivering excellent skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. They provide a healing environment for those living with illnesses or recovering from hospitalization with 24/7 supervision from licensed care professionals and access to 24-hour physician services. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services are also available on-site to ensure residents have access to the services they need to maintain or recover their strength and skills.

The community also features a wide array of fun activities, social events, and exercise programs to nurture residents’ overall well-being and keep them connected. Meals are served fresh and healthy with accommodations to special diets, making it easy to maintain proper nutrition. The community also features an abundance of convenient services and amenities like a salon and computer station to elevate residents’ living experience. From care to comfort and fun, The Orchards at Samaritan has it all for a healing and nurturing environment.

(313) 344-4100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 36.3% Below MI avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.3% Below MI avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 14.2% Below MI avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 6.4% Above MI avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Michigan state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 51st out of 94 homes in Michigan.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 55m per day
Rank #51 / 94Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 94 homes in Michigan.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Michigan average, with a ranking across 94 Michigan SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Michigan avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Michigan avg
-9%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 13m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Michigan average: 75.8%
Occupancy rate 89.9% Rank #16 / 96Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its statewide rank out of 96. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 124 days
Occupancy rate
89.9% Rank #16 / 96Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its statewide rank out of 96. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
124 days

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

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

33% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$13.1M
Profit
$1.3M
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$13.1M Rank #63 / 95Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 95 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Michigan SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$1.3M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #56 / 95Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 95 homes in Michigan.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$6.1M
46.4% of revenue Rank #34 / 95Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 95 homes in Michigan.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Michigan average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.7M
Total costs $11.8M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #45 / 70Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 70 homes in Michigan.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Health Programs

Types of Care at The Orchards at Samaritan

Nursing Home Hospice Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
28 Rank #54 / 96Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Michigan state average, with a ranking across all 96 MI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Michigan average 33.5

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #36 / 96Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Michigan mean across 96 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Michigan average 5.18


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

17 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
5% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Michigan average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Michigan average: 1.9

26 moderate citations More info Michigan average: 30.8

0 minor citations More info Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jul 08, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Michigan

The Orchards at Samaritan is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Michigan.

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

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

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
MI

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 155
Employees 145
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.44:1
18% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 51
Average shift 8.6 hours
9% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 40,008
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 81
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

318 contractor hours this quarter

Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant8018120,59391100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse3403410,57791100%8.9
Registered Nurse8081,87591100%9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,32991100%7.7
Dental Services Staff2029986976%9.8
Speech Language Pathologist3035976167%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1455665965%7.9
Administrator1015126470%8
RN Director of Nursing1124886066%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training3034593943%11.2
Nurse Practitioner1014165257%8
Physical Therapy Aide2023566268%5.7
Physical Therapy Assistant1013496268%5.6
Qualified Social Worker2022746268%4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician1012644853%5.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1012533640%7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223855%7.6
Dietitian1012433%8
Medical Director011212022%1.1
Mental Health Service Worker0112044%4.9
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
34 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 76%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 43%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 57%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 53%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 40%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 22%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 4%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 108
Medicare
4
3.7% of residents
Medicaid
99
91.7% of residents
Private pay or other
5
4.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 9.8
17% 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. 21.9
34% 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 15.2%
22% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.5%
47% 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 28.0%
33% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
51% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
40% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
54% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
13% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.7%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.9%
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 97.2%
In line with 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 40.8%
51% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
21% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 53.1%
33% 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 $0
100% lower than Michigan average

Michigan average: $76K

Number of fines 0
100% fewer 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. 1
19% more payment denials than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.8

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $0
Michigan average $76K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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MC

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RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Orchards at Samaritan

What neighborhood is The Orchards at Samaritan in?

The Orchards at Samaritan is in the Conner Creek neighborhood.

Is The Orchards at Samaritan in a walkable area?

The Orchards at Samaritan has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the address of The Orchards at Samaritan?

The Orchards at Samaritan is located at 5555 Conner Street, 4th Floor Detroit, MI 48213.

What is the phone number of The Orchards at Samaritan?

(313) 344-4100 will put you in contact with the team at The Orchards at Samaritan.

Is The Orchards at Samaritan Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Orchards at Samaritan is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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