How does The Laurels of Carson City rate on Medicare Care Compare?
The Laurels of Carson City carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 4 of 5 stars (health inspections 3 of 5, staffing 5 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of The Laurels of Carson City find?
The most recent standard health inspection of The Laurels of Carson City on Care Compare is dated June 24, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 5 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| June 24, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D |
| June 24, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D |
| June 24, 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 |
CMS also lists 1 fine totaling $121,908 in the last three years.
How is The Laurels of Carson City staffed?
The Laurels of Carson City reports 3.71 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 1.14 registered-nurse hours, against a Montcalm County median of 4.63 total hours across the 3 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 37.5%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Staffing hours are the single number families most often skip. Ask what weekend and overnight staffing look like, because the daily average can hide thin evening shifts.
Who owns and operates The Laurels of Carson City?
CMS lists The Laurels of Carson City's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity The Laurels Of Carson City, Llc within the CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on December 7, 2007.
How does The Laurels of Carson City compare with other nursing homes in Montcalm County?
Among the 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Montcalm County, 1 carry a higher overall star rating than The Laurels of Carson City, and the county average is 3.7 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Rehabilitation | Greenville | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Greenville | Greenville | ★★☆☆☆ | 100 |
What should families ask The Laurels of Carson City?
Ask The Laurels of Carson City about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”. What was the plan of correction?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235636, 82 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.71 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 4 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
