About Regency At Whitmore LakeRegency At Whitmore Lake is located at 8633 N Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI, reachable at (734) 449-4431. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 131.0 certified beds and serves an average of 116 residents per day. It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care network (84 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1994-11-08. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#13545 of 14703 nationally – #392 of 423 in Michigan
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Regency At Whitmore Lake may be considered for families with limited options in Whitmore Lake, MI, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightRegency At Whitmore Lake currently provides 3 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have declined from 42 min/day (2022) to 23 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 44.2% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 32 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 9 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 5 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours7 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $235,995. 137 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 2 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Nationally, Regency At Whitmore Lake ranks 13545th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 53.4/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 392nd out of 423 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,688 nationally and RN hours rank #11,135 nationally (#367 in MI).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MI State Rank
Note
2022
3.25
#9,929 / 14,703
#292 / 423
Below average
2023
3.07
#11,460 / 14,703
#349 / 423
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
—
#14,260 / 14,703
#405 / 423
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025
3.51
#8,706 / 14,703
#293 / 423
Below average
2026
3.54
#8,688 / 14,703
#310 / 423
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MI State Rank
Note
2022
0.71
#5,065 / 14,703
#210 / 423
Above average
2023
0.47
#8,664 / 14,703
#319 / 423
Below average
2024
—
#14,260 / 14,703
#405 / 423
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025
0.41
#10,490 / 14,703
#354 / 423
Below average
2026
0.39
#11,135 / 14,703
#367 / 423
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Regency At Whitmore Lake is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1994-11-08. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (734) 449-4431 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Regency At Whitmore Lake holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 53.4/100, placing it #13545 of 14703 facilities nationally and #392 of 423 in Michigan. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Regency At Whitmore Lake receives a reported average of 3 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 23 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 9 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 5 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $235,995. 137 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 2 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $235,995, and 2 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 5. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 171.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Regency At Whitmore Lake ranks 13545th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 53.4/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 392nd out of 423 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,688 nationally and RN hours rank #11,135 nationally (#367 in MI). Our composite quality score of 53.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Whitmore Lake, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/michigan/whitmore-lake/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.