ElderGrade
C

55.6/100

Average

The Laurels Of Kent

350 N Center St, Lowell, MI 49331

CMS 3/5 stars #21 of 27 in Kent County (616) 897-8473
Certified beds
153
Occupancy
61%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $62,010 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 10.6/30 Staffing 18/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 3/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

10.6/30

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

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -7.4 for 38 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

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

  • 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 6% 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.

  • 41% 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

3/10

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

  • $62,010 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

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 3.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.90 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 41.10%
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: February 24, 2026 (5 months ago).

F Feb 24, 2026 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 24, 2026 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 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

D Feb 24, 2026 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 28, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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
LAUREL HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, INC. Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KHAN, ANIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DI REZZE, JUSTIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KHAN, ANIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STEPHENS, NANCY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DEUTSCH, NEAL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
DI REZZE, JUSTIN Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Laurels Of Kent

What is the ElderGrade for The Laurels Of Kent? +

The Laurels Of Kent holds an ElderGrade of C (55.6 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Kent? +

Residents receive an average of 3.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

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

Yes. 3 of the 38 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Laurels Of Kent accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Laurels Of Kent 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.