The Laurels Of Fulton
Perrinton, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235513) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $58,635
Phone: (989) 236-5433 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Fulton has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Laurels of Fulton reports total nurse staffing of about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
The Laurels of Fulton has 2 federal fines on record totaling $58,635.00, and 0 payment denials. This listing's data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
The Laurels of Fulton is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Perrinton, Gratiot County, Michigan, with an average daily census of 40.6 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 26, 1991, currently accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Laurels of Fulton holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Michigan (state average 3.12). Its four component ratings break down as follows: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.80675 hours per resident per day, including 0.79203 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $58,635.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of payment for new admissions. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in this listing's data.
The Laurels of Fulton is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. There is no record of an ownership change at this facility within the past 12 months. This profile reflects data from CMS Care Compare as provided in this listing.
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 Fulton has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, The Laurels of Fulton is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80675 hours per resident per day, including 0.79203 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $58,635.00, and 0 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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Laurels of Fulton has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 26, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars) as separate components that combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 9892365433 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 9892365433 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235513?state=MI.
Did this facility recently change ownership?
No, the data indicates there has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
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.