How does The Laurels of Sandy Creek rate on Medicare Care Compare?
The Laurels of Sandy Creek carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 3 of 5 stars (health inspections 2 of 5, staffing 3 of 5, quality measures 5 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Care Compare shows the abuse icon for this home, which CMS applies after abuse-related citations.
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 Sandy Creek find?
The most recent standard health inspection of The Laurels of Sandy Creek on Care Compare is dated May 21, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 16 health deficiencies, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| May 21, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E |
| May 21, 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E |
| May 21, 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E |
| May 21, 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E |
| May 21, 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D |
| May 21, 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D |
| May 21, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D |
| May 21, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| May 21, 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | C |
CMS also lists 1 fine totaling $9,113 in the last three years.
How is The Laurels of Sandy Creek staffed?
The Laurels of Sandy Creek reports 3.29 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.64 registered-nurse hours, against a Allegan County median of 3.70 total hours across the 6 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 46.4%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Turnover matters as much as hours: residents do better when the same aides return day after day. Ask how long the director of nursing and the aides on your parent's unit have been there.
Who owns and operates The Laurels of Sandy Creek?
CMS lists The Laurels of Sandy Creek's ownership type as for profit - individual, operated by the legal entity Laurel Health Care Company Of Wayland within the CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on October 1, 1976.
How does The Laurels of Sandy Creek compare with other nursing homes in Allegan County?
Among the 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Allegan County, 1 carry a higher overall star rating than The Laurels of Sandy Creek, and the county average is 2.5 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | Allegan | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland | ★★★☆☆ | 145 |
| Life Care Center of Plainwell | Plainwell | ★★☆☆☆ | 119 |
What should families ask The Laurels of Sandy Creek?
Ask The Laurels of Sandy Creek about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”. What was the plan of correction?
- What has changed since CMS flagged this home, and who is the current administrator?
- 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 235313, 99 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.29 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 3 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
