Starfile / Michigan

The Laurels of Kent

350 N Center St, Lowell, MI 49331 · CCN 235253

Inspection history vs Michigan & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$62,010

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE

Facilities in chain

84

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (44)4 actual harm

1. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-09-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-04-15 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-04-15 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-15 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-06

   Actual harm

7. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-13

   Potential for minimal harm

10. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06

    Actual harm

16. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. GF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-21

    Actual harm

24. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-06 · Health · corrected 2023-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-06 · Health · corrected 2023-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-09-06 · Health · corrected 2023-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-09-06 · Health · corrected 2023-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. FF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-09-06 · Health · corrected 2023-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Actual harm

40. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-02-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0761Ensure 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.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.