The Laurels Of Coldwater
Coldwater, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235302) · 169 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (517) 279-9808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Coldwater has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
The Laurels Of Coldwater reports total nurse staffing of about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
The Laurels Of Coldwater has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not currently display the CMS abuse icon and is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Coldwater is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 169 beds and has an average of 129.5 residents, and has been certified since July 1976. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Laurels Of Coldwater holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 total fines and $0.00 in fine amounts, and no payment denials on record.
This facility does not currently have the CMS abuse icon displayed, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record for The Laurels Of Coldwater directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Laurels Of Coldwater has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 23.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the CMS abuse icon is not displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 169 beds and has an average of 129.5 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 with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (517) 279-9808 or 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 (517) 279-9808 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235302?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.