The Laurels of Carson City
620 North Second Street · Carson City, MI · 48811 · 9895846100
82 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $121,908 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 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 May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B April 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 2, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · H May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
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 May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Have 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.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · 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 May 31, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $121,908 |
| May 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235636 · certified since December 7, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.