The Laurels Of Bedford
Battle Creek, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235299) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (269) 968-2296 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Bedford has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
The Laurels Of Bedford reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
The Laurels Of Bedford has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Bedford is a for-profit nursing home in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1976. The facility has 123 certified beds with an average of 114.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 3, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 38.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
The Laurels Of Bedford is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note that CMS's four star ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — are each calculated independently and combined to form the overall rating; a facility can score differently across categories, as seen here with a lower health inspection score alongside a higher quality measure score. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Laurels Of Bedford accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.06 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 38.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 123 certified beds and an average of 114.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities and an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2699682296 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2699682296 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235299?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.