The Laurels of Coldwater
90 N Michigan Avenue · Coldwater, MI · 49036 · 5172799808
169 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 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 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 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 January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
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 August 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
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 September 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 21, 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 235302 · certified since July 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.