The Laurels of Bedford

Nursing Home · Battle Creek, MI

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number235299

Contact & location

270 N Bedford Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Calhoun County
Phone
(269) 968-2296
ZIP code
49017 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
123
Residents per day
114.3 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Laurel Health Care Company of Battle Creek
Chain
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.06 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.63 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.55 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.88 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.70 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.8 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
38.9 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
40 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-12 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-06-12 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-01-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-24
2026-01-28 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-24
2025-11-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-11-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-01-23 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-13
2025-01-23 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-13
2024-09-12 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-12 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-12 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2023-07-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07
2023-07-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-07

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bedford Senior Leasing, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ciena Healthcare Management INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ciena Michigan Real Estate Group I, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Khan, Anis (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mason, Brad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mohammad Qazi 2022 Children's Trust Uad 5-4-2022 (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stobb, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Whitaker, Charles (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Qazi, Mohammad (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Khan, Anis (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Qazi, Mohammad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stobb, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ciena Healthcare Management INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Khan, Anis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mason, Brad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Qazi, Mohammad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Whitaker, Charles (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Laurels of Bedford?

The Laurels of Bedford has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.

How many beds does The Laurels of Bedford have?

It has 123 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.

Has The Laurels of Bedford been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns The Laurels of Bedford?

It is part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Laurels of Bedford?

(269) 968-2296. The facility is located at 270 N Bedford Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.