How does The Laurels of Hudsonville rate on Medicare Care Compare?
The Laurels of Hudsonville carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 1 of 5 stars (health inspections 1 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of The Laurels of Hudsonville find?
The most recent standard health inspection of The Laurels of Hudsonville on Care Compare is dated August 7, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 18 health deficiencies, 10 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G |
| August 7, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| August 7, 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E |
| August 7, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E |
| August 7, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| August 7, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D |
| August 7, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| August 7, 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D |
CMS also lists 1 fine totaling $31,005 in the last three years.
How is The Laurels of Hudsonville staffed?
The Laurels of Hudsonville reports 3.25 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.70 registered-nurse hours, against a Ottawa County median of 3.58 total hours across the 11 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 47.7%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Staffing hours are the single number families most often skip. Ask what weekend and overnight staffing look like, because the daily average can hide thin evening shifts.
Who owns and operates The Laurels of Hudsonville?
CMS lists The Laurels of Hudsonville's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Laurel Health Care Company Of Hudsonville within the CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on June 1, 1978.
How does The Laurels of Hudsonville compare with other nursing homes in Ottawa County?
Among the 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ottawa County, 9 carry a higher overall star rating than The Laurels of Hudsonville, and the county average is 3.0 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | Zeeland | ★★★★☆ | 39 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehab Center of Lamont | Lamont | ★★★★☆ | 39 |
| Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health | Spring Lake | ★★★☆☆ | 84 |
| Medilodge at the Shore | Grand Haven | ★★☆☆☆ | 126 |
| Riverside Nursing Centre | Grand Haven | ★☆☆☆☆ | 34 |
What should families ask The Laurels of Hudsonville?
Ask The Laurels of Hudsonville about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”. What was the plan of correction?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235327, 108 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.25 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 1 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
