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71/100The Laurels of Carson City Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Carson City, Michigan)
620 North Second Street, Carson City, Michigan 48811
Phone: 9895846100
CMS Overall:4/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
82
Avg Residents/Day
73.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Montcalm
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Michigan Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 1.14 | 0.78 | +0.36 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.71 | 4.03 | -0.32 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 3.6/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 37.5% | 44.6% | - |
Health Citation History
27 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-15 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-05-02 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | H – Actual Harm |
| 2024-05-02 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-05-02 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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 – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Administration Deficiencies | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
18 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-24 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-02 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$121,908
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-02 | Fine | $121,908 | - |
| 2024-05-02 | Payment Denial | - | 13 days starting 2024-06-05 |
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