Wayland, MI

The Laurels of Sandy Creek

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

425 E Elm St, Wayland, MI

(269) 792-2249

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

70

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

84 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.83

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.58

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.93

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.34

All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.41

RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.93

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.57

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.00

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.00

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.14

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

46%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,651

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

32.14

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9869

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

5.09

Baseline 45.28% · Performance 42.86% · Measure score 5.09 · Achievement 5.09 · Improvement 0.69

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.33

Baseline 4 hours · Performance 3.46 hours · Measure score 1.33 · Achievement 1.33 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.95%
10.72%
0.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 33 · Observed rate 6.06% · Lower 95% interval 6.35%
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 22 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.91
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 92%
95.27%
3.3 pts worse
Numerator 23 · Denominator 25
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 25
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 4.17%
2.29%
1.9 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 4.63%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 15 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 14%
8.2%
5.8 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 100
Staff flu vaccination coverage 8.92%
42%
33.1 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 157
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.1%
95.0%
5.9 pts worse
93.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 77.8% · Q2 88.6% · Q3 94.1% · Q4 95.4% · 4Q avg 89.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.4%
95.0%
0.6 pts worse
95.5%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.4%
3.1%
3.3 pts worse
3.3%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
4.1%
2.9 pts better
11.4%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
5.5%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 29.5%
19.6%
9.9 pts worse
19.6%
9.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.8% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 25.5% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 29.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
16.5%
4.3 pts better
16.7%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.2% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 12.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.5%
13.9%
8.4 pts better
16.3%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.9%
11.7%
5.8 pts better
14.9%
9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 5.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.9%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.1%
20.4%
5.7 pts worse
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.2% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 20.2% · Q4 30.0% · 4Q avg 26.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
5.6%
0.7 pts better
5.1%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 7.2% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.1%
82.8%
7.7 pts worse
81.7%
6.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 58.8% · Q2 77.1% · Q3 81.2% · Q4 82.7% · 4Q avg 75.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.4%
79.5%
2.9 pts better
79.7%
2.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.4%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2024-05-09

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-03 · Fire 2023-05-03

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-10-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-21

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-06-12

G · Actual harm 2025-02-05

F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-03-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-03-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-05-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-05-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-05-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 36 facilities 2006-01-06
Qazi, Mohammad

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Barnosky, Susan

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-06-30
Ciena Healthcare Management Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 51 facilities 2021-01-01
Khan, Anis

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 76 facilities 2016-02-01
Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 36 facilities 2006-01-06
Qazi, Mohammad

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Stobb, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2016-02-01

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