Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Laurels of Kent
350 N Center St · Lowell, MI 49331 · 153 certified beds
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About The Laurels of Kent
The Laurels of Kent is a nursing home in Lowell, Michigan. Its capacity is 153 beds, above the Kent County median of 80 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on February 24, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.41 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from September 2023 to February 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
August 28, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.
April 15, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
April 15, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
April 15, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
April 9, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
April 9, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
December 20, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 20, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 20, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 20, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2024.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $62,010
October 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $62,010 against this nursing home on October 25, 2023.
October 25, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 22, 2023, lasting 14 days (triggered by inspection on October 25, 2023).
Staffing
3.41 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.91 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, a chain of 80 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Laurel Health Care Holdings, INC.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Michigan.
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