The Laurels of BedfordCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 270 N Bedford Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- CCN
- 235299
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 123
- Residents per day
- 114
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Laurels of Bedford an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 14 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Michigan is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Calhoun County median | Michigan median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 8 homes in the county, 422 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Michigan median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 14 Nov 2025 | 12 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Sep 2024 | 9 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 19 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 19 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0758 | Implement 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 limited. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Michigan median | Michigan average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.06 | 3.80 | 3.99 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.88 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | 2.33 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.70 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 38.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Michigan median
- 44.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 38.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.5% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.7% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.8% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.2% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Laurel Health Care Company of Battle Creek
- Chain
- Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2016 | |
| Bedford Senior Leasing, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Feb 2016 | |
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the snf | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Ciena Michigan Real Estate Group I, LLC | Adp of the snf | 21 Feb 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Calhoun County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Care of Battle Creek | Battle Creek | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| The Oaks at Battle Creek | Battle Creek | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Mar 2025 | |
| Evergreen Manor Senior Care Center | Battle Creek | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| Pinnacle Care of Battle CreekSpecial Focus candidate | Battle Creek | 2 of 5 | 42 | $133,946 | 12 May 2025 | |
| Calhoun County Medical Care Facility | Battle Creek | 1 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Marshall Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | Marshall | 1 of 5 | 26 | $105,860 | 8 Sep 2025 | |
| Medilodge of Marshall | Marshall | 1 of 5 | 21 | $16,801 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Laurels of Bedford (CCN 235299). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-laurels-of-bedford-battle-creek-mi-235299/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Laurels of Bedford last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 12 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Sep 2024.
- Who operates The Laurels of Bedford?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care. The CMS ownership file names Ciena Healthcare Management Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Laurels of Bedford a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Michigan as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.