Total staff
138
Employees
114
Contractors
24
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Laurels of Bedford
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Battle Creek, MI
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Laurels of Bedford
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Battle Creek, MI
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Laurels of Bedford accepts Medicare and private pay.
Laurels of Bedford is a nursing home in Battle Creek, MI, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Featuring modern living spaces in a home-like and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care with round-the-clock nursing care, dietitian-approved meals, and a wide range of therapies. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and live to their potential.
Therapeutic activities, stretching exercises, and social events ensure residents can focus on their holistic wellness and encourage them to make friends. A rehabilitation gym, a garden, and a spa also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is situated in the tree-lined residential area of Battle Creek, near parks and restaurants. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in Michigan.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 123rd out of 133 homes in Michigan. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 123rd out of 133 homes in Michigan. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 24m per day
Rank #123 / 133Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 133 homes in Michigan. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Michigan average, with a ranking across 133 Michigan SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Michigan avg
-21%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 34m per day |
Types of Care at Laurels of Bedford
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.9%
Rank #53 / 386Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 386 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its Statewide rank out of 386. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
74 days
Occupancy rate
84.9%
Rank #53 / 386Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 386 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its Statewide rank out of 386. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
74 days
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #557 / 702Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 557th out of 702 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.29:1
24% worse than Michigan average
Avg staff/day
52
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Michigan average
Total staff hours (quarter)
37,664
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
66
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
9.3%
3,517 contractor hours this quarter
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 5
Medical Director: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 66 | 0 | 66 | 18,646 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,176 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,043 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2,300 | 80 | 87% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,417 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 976 | 72 | 78% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 808 | 90 | 98% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 524 | 63 | 68% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 473 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 55 | 60% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 395 | 57 | 62% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 53 | 58% | 1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 22 | 24% | 1.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 10% | 1.6 |
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
87%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
78%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
98%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
68%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
65%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
60%
1 Administrator
% of Days
55%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
62%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
58%
3 Medical Director
% of Days
24%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
10%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.3
46% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 8.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.1
36% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 16.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
47% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 12.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
62% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 15.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.1%
10% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 21.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
33% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.3%
97% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 5.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
82% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
19% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.7%
83% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.3%
18% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 15.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
5% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 94.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.8%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
21% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.8%
91% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
19% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 79.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
81% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
107
Medicare
20
18.7% of residents
Medicaid
50
46.7% of residents
Private pay or other
37
34.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Laurels of Bedford based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.9%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2.3K
↓ ~$47.9K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7.4M
↓ ~$457.9K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.0%
↓ 0.2pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22.0M
Profit
$2.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22.0M Rank #43 / 134Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 134 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Michigan SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$2.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #59 / 134Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 134 homes in Michigan. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #59 / 134Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 134 homes in Michigan. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$22.0M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Beauty Services
Who this home usually serves
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| Laurels of Bedford |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurels of Bedford
Is Laurels of Bedford in a walkable area?
Laurels of Bedford has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Laurels of Bedford?
Laurels of Bedford's occupancy is 84.9%.
What is the address of Laurels of Bedford?
Laurels of Bedford is located at 270 Bedford Rd N, Battle Creek, MI 49037.
What is the phone number of Laurels of Bedford?
(269) 968-2296 will put you in contact with the team at Laurels of Bedford.
Is Laurels of Bedford Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Laurels of Bedford is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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