Nursing homes › Michigan › The Laurels of Kent
350 N Center St, Lowell, MI 49331 · 6168978473 · 153 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, a group operating 82 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 9 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,859,157 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.09 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.44. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-24 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-24 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-24 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2025-08-28 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-04-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2024-12-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-20 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-20 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2023-12-06 |
| 2023-10-25 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-09-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-09 |
| 2023-09-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-09 |
| 2023-09-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-09 |
| 2023-09-06 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-09-29 |
| 2023-09-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-29 |
| 2023-09-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-29 |
| 2023-09-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-29 |
| 2023-09-06 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2023-09-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Fine | $62,010 |
| 2023-10-25 | Payment Denial | 14 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, INC. | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| QAZI, MOHAMMAD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| KHAN, ANIS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| QAZI, MOHAMMAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| CIENA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| DI REZZE, JUSTIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| KHAN, ANIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| QAZI, MOHAMMAD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| STEPHENS, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/03/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235253. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.