The Lakeland Center
26900 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Lakeland Center Compares
The Lakeland Center is a 91-bed for-profit nursing facility in Southfield, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Michigan average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 91 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Southfield, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.1% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Lakeland Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Lakeland Center with other nursing homes in Southfield.
How is The Lakeland Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Lakeland Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Lakeland Center doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 28.0% here versus 23.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Lakeland Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 91 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Lakeland Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Lakeland Center lag behind other Southfield options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Southfield
Southfield sits in Oakland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 211,390 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $81,587
- Median home value
- $252,800
Demographics for Oakland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Southfield.
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