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The Laurels of Carson City
620 North Second Street, Carson City, MI 48811
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Laurels of Carson City, in Carson City, Michigan, is certified for 82 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $122K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 42.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montcalm Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.9 | 32.9 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.5% | 42.5% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $121,908 | $10,220 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Jun 2026, 25 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 H ×1 D ×13 E ×7 F ×3 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | B | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | H | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | G | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0727 | Have 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. | F | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 13 days |
| 2 May 2024 | Fine | $121,908 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.5%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.4% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Laurels Of Carson City, Llc. Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2016 |
| Laurel Acquisition Holding Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2016 |
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| The Laurels of Carson City Real Estate, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montcalm County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Rehabilitation | Greenville | 39 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7.7 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce | Greenville | 100 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 36.0 | $10K | 10 Dec 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Montcalm County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Laurels of Carson City been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has The Laurels of Carson City been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $122K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at The Laurels of Carson City compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Laurels of Carson City?
It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc., Laurel Acquisition Holding Corporation and Ciena Healthcare Management Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Laurels of Carson City last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.