The Orchards at Harper Woods
Nursing Home Facility
19840 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI 48225
The Orchards at Harper Woods is a senior care community located in Harper Woods, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Harper Woods area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (313) 881-9556.
Operated by The Orchards Michigan, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
With 151 beds, The Orchards at Harper Woods is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Wayne County average about 36 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 87% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Wayne County average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Wayne County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 49 problems at The Orchards at Harper Woods. None of them caused harm to a resident. 35 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Show 1 more
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Orchards at Harper Woods offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 151
- Occupancy 87%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Last health inspection May 2026
Resident & family reviews
No one has shared a review of The Orchards at Harper Woods yet. If you or someone you love has lived here, what you saw could help another family make this decision with more confidence.