ElderGrade
B

78.3/100

Above average

The Laurels Of Bedford

270 N Bedford Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017

CMS 3/5 stars #3 of 8 in Calhoun County (269) 968-2296
Certified beds
123
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.63 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 39% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.06 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.63 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.70 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 38.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 38 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 14, 2025 (9 months ago).

E Jan 28, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 28, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 14, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE, which operates 82 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KHAN, ANIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STOBB, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KHAN, ANIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MASON, BRAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WHITAKER, CHARLES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEDFORD SENIOR LEASING, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CIENA MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE GROUP I, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Laurels Of Bedford

What is the ElderGrade for The Laurels Of Bedford? +

The Laurels Of Bedford holds an ElderGrade of B (78.3 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Laurels Of Bedford? +

Residents receive an average of 3.06 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Laurels Of Bedford been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 38 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does The Laurels Of Bedford accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Laurels Of Bedford is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.