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Nursing homes in Branch County, Michigan
Branch County, Michigan, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 283 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 61 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.6 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Branch County | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 422 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.6 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $13M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility | Coldwater | 114 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 17.5 | — | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Laurels of Coldwater | Coldwater | 169 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 24.3 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 6 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 5 |
| F0578 | 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. | 3 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Branch County, Michigan?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 283 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Branch County have the highest CMS ratings?
Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility (5 stars), The Laurels of Coldwater (2 stars)
How do Branch County nursing homes compare with Michigan?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 21.6 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.