The Orchards at Samaritan

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How The Orchards at Samaritan Compares

The Orchards at Samaritan is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Detroit, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the Michigan average of 3.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.

Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Detroit, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Michigan average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0% (29% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0% (83% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (45% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Detroit

Detroit sits in Wayne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

270,442 (15.4%)

Median age

37.9 years

Median household income

$49,359

Median home value

$122,700

Demographics for Wayne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Detroit.

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