CCN 235313

The Laurels of Sandy Creek

425 E Elm St, Wayland, MI 49348 · Allegan County

Phone: (269) 792-2249
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Certified beds: 99
Residents per day: 70.0
Health citations: 34
Penalties: 1
Fines: 1 · $14,020
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 5 · short-stay 4.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

CMS has turned on the abuse icon. The September 2026 Technical Users' Guide applies that icon for abuse tags F600, F602, or F603: a citation at scope and severity G or higher on the most recent standard survey or on a complaint or focused infection-control survey in the past 12 months, or a repeat citation at D or higher across the recent windows described in the guide. While the icon is on, the health inspection rating is capped at two stars.

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 1.97; 2.33; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.56; 0.88; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.53; 0.78; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.06; 3.99; 3.86
Weekend total: 2.90; 3.50; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.37; 0.49; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.71. Adjusted RN hours: 0.64. Case-mix total: 3.16. Case-mix index: 1.157.

Total nursing staff turnover: 46.5%. RN turnover: 57.1%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 1 fine totaling $14,020, and 0 payment denials.

Date	Type	Amount or days
October 22, 2025	Fine	$14,020

Cycle 1 standard survey: May 21, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 16. Cycle 1 total health score: 116.

Cycle 2 standard survey: May 9, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 11. Total weighted health survey score: 104.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 34 citations for this home, including 1 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

March 26, 2026

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 21, 2026
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance · February 9, 2026
F609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 21, 2026
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 21, 2026
F693	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 21, 2026

October 22, 2025

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Past Non-Compliance · October 7, 2025

May 21, 2025

10 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F806	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F810	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F801	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	C: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025

February 5, 2025

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F741	Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 28, 2025
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 28, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 28, 2025

May 9, 2024

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 30, 2024
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 30, 2024

February 29, 2024

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 26, 2024
F609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 26, 2024
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 26, 2024

September 14, 2023

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F727	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 2, 2023
F607	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance · June 5, 2023
F726	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 2, 2023

May 3, 2023

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023
F561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023
F658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023
F699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 26, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Chain name in the file: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 2.8.
Legal business name: Laurel Health Care Company of Wayland.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: October 1, 1976.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for The Laurels of Sandy Creek?

The Laurels of Sandy Creek has an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3, and the quality measure rating is 5.

How many health citations does CMS list for The Laurels of Sandy Creek?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 34 health citations for this home. 1 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for The Laurels of Sandy Creek?

CMS reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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May 21, 2025

10 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F806	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F810	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025
F801	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	C: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2025