The Laurels Of Carson City
Carson City, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235636) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $121,908 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (989) 584-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Carson City has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Laurels of Carson City reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
The Laurels of Carson City has 1 federal fine on record totaling $121,908.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Laurels of Carson City is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carson City, Michigan (Montcalm County), first approved for certification on December 7, 2007. The facility is certified for 82 beds and reports an average daily census of 74.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Laurels of Carson City holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.589 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.129 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $121,908.00, and 1 instance of payment denial by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, using the data vintage reflected in the most recent CMS refresh, to confirm current standing before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Laurels of Carson City has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 42.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $121,908.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily census of 74.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 7, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9895846100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9895846100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235636?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.