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The Laurels of Sandy Creek
425 E Elm St, Wayland, MI 49348
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 Sandy Creek is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Wayland, Michigan, certified for 99 beds and caring for about 70 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 5, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 46.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allegan Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 34 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.3 | 56.9 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.5% | 46.5% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,020 | $14,020 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 21 May 2025, 9 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×20 E ×9 F ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 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 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 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 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | C | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 3 May 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | Fine | $14,020 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.5%, RNs 57.1%; 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 | 2.8% | 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 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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 | 1.8% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.4% | 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, individual. Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2006 |
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 Allegan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | Allegan | 39 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.2 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland | 145 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 20.0 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| The Orchards At Douglas Cove | Douglas | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 56.9 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Ely Manorabuse iconSFF Candidate | Allegan | 101 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 63 | 62.4 | $158K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Plainwell | Plainwell | 119 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 85 | 71.4 | $172K | 9 Apr 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Allegan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Laurels of Sandy Creek been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has The Laurels of Sandy Creek been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Laurels of Sandy Creek compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Laurels of Sandy Creek?
It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ciena Healthcare Management Inc and Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Laurels of Sandy Creek last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2025.
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.