The Laurels Of Kent
Lowell, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235253) · 153 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $62,010 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (616) 897-8473 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Kent has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Laurels of Kent reports 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
The Laurels of Kent has 1 federal fine on record totaling $62,010.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not flag this facility with an abuse icon or Special Focus status in the data provided.
About this facility
The Laurels of Kent is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lowell, Michigan, operating in Kent County since first approval in July 1978. The facility is certified for 153 beds and reports an average of 93.8 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Laurels of Kent holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.12 for Michigan. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $62,010.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
The Laurels of Kent is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities with a chain average overall rating of 2.8, lower than this facility's individual rating of 3.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage provided to this listing service. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare 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 Kent has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day, with a 4-star staffing rating, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $62,010.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is reported for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 153 beds and reports an average of 93.8 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 operates 81 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6168978473 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6168978473 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235253?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.