The Laurels of Sandy Creek
425 E Elm St · Wayland, MI · 49348 · 2697922249
99 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
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.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C May 21, 2025
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.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2025 · 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 February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235313 · certified since October 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.