The Laurels of Kent

350 N Center St, Lowell, MI 49331 · CCN 235253 · 153 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-04-09 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2023-10-25 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0887, severity G)

Infection Control Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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.

2023-10-25 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.79

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

+5%

more nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.21

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

41%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $62,010 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-10-25	Fine	$62,010
2023-10-25	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Regency at Jackson (Jackson, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
Regency at Fremont (Fremont, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Detroit, MI) — CMS overall3 of 5
Christian Park Village (Escanaba, MI) — CMS overall5 of 5
Fountain View of Monroe (Monroe, MI) — CMS overall5 of 5
Christian Park Health Care Center (Escanaba, MI) — CMS overall3 of 5
Brittany Manor (Midland, MI) — CMS overall3 of 5
Regency at Waterford (Waterford, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 34

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-02-24	F0582	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-24	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-24	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-24	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-24	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-24	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-24	F0908	Environmental Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-08-28	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-04-15	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-04-15	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-04-15	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-04-09	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-09	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-12-20	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-20	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-20	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2024-12-20	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-16	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0887	Infection Control Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-20	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-20	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-20	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0727	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “The Laurels of Kent, Lowell” at medicare.gov/care-compare.