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.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
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 November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
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 November 21, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
September 20, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.
September 20, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.
September 20, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.
September 6, 2023
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2023.
September 6, 2023
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 September 29, 2023.
September 6, 2023
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 29, 2023.
September 6, 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 September 29, 2023.
September 6, 2023
Tag F0727Have 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 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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