The Laurels of Galesburg
1080 N 35th Street · Galesburg, MI · 49053 · 2696657043
93 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $160,708 |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
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.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 10, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| December 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
| March 21, 2024 | Fine | $77,701 |
| January 19, 2024 | Fine | $40,729 |
| July 26, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235483 · certified since February 14, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.