The Laurels of Carson City
620 North Second Street, Carson City, MI 48811 · (989) 584-6100
For profit - Corporation · 82 certified beds
The Laurels of Carson City has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $121,908 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 24, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 24, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 24, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 24, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 24, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.April 15, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.May 2, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 2, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 2, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 2, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 2, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 2, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.May 2, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 2, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 1, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.November 1, 2023 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $121,908May 2, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 13 daysStarting June 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.59 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.13 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.36 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 74.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Rehabilitation Greenville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce Greenville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Michigan Masonic Home Alma · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ashley Healthcare Center Ashley · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce Belding · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Laurels of Carson City on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.