The Laurels of Kent

Kent · MI · For profit - Corporation · CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain · 153 certified beds · CCN 235253 · LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANY OF LOWELL


The Laurels of Kent operates 153 certified beds in Lowell, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1978-07-01. It averages 93.8 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at The Laurels of Kent?

CMS lists 38 health-inspection deficiencies for The Laurels of Kent, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-24.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-02-24F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F
2026-02-24F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.E
2026-02-24F0582, F0689, F0756, F0760, F0842Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-08-28F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2025-04-15F0600, F0607, F0656Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2025-04-09F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2025-04-09F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2024-12-20F0609, F0610, F0842Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-12-20F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-05-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-10-25F0684, F0887Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.G
2023-10-25F0695, F0880Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-10-25F0558, F0658, F0677, F0686, F0689, F0698, F0758, F0842Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2023-09-20F0657, F0658, F0684Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2023-09-06F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F
2023-09-06F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2023-09-06F0677, F0689, F0690Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D

Why was The Laurels of Kent fined?

DateTypeAmount
2023-10-25Fine$62,010

Has The Laurels of Kent had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2023-11-2214

How is The Laurels of Kent staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.092173.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)41.144.1
Average number of residents per day93.885.9

Who owns The Laurels of Kent, and what chain is it in?

The Laurels of Kent is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANY OF LOWELL and belongs to the CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTLAUREL HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, INC.since 02/01/2016
CORPORATE DIRECTORQAZI, MOHAMMADsince 02/01/2016
CORPORATE OFFICERKHAN, ANIS, QAZI, MOHAMMADsince 02/01/2016
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC, DI REZZE, JUSTIN, KHAN, ANIS, QAZI, MOHAMMAD, STEPHENS, NANCYsince 01/01/2021
ADP OF THE SNFCIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC, DEUTSCH, NEAL, DI REZZE, JUSTIN, GARDINA, ANNA, KHAN, ANIS, STEPHENS, NANCY, STOBB, DAVIDsince 01/01/2021

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