Laurel Oaks Of South Haven
Assisted Living & Memory Care · South Haven, MI
Laurel Oaks Of South Haven
Assisted Living & Memory Care · South Haven, MI
Laurel Oaks of South Haven is a 64-bed community at 05499 73rd Street, South Haven, Van Buren County, MI, operating as a family-owned Home for the Aged within the city center. The facility serves residents in assisted living and memory care, with specialized programming for residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Respite care is available for temporary stays. The neighborhood is very walkable, scoring 72 on accessibility metrics and ranking 63rd of 702 Michigan communities in this category.
The community features multiple gathering and activity rooms, a movie theater, beauty salon, full-service commercial kitchen, grand dining room, private dining room, spa room, and exercise room. These amenities support a range of social and recreational activities alongside residential care.
The facility opened in January 2023 and received an original licensing inspection confirming substantial regulatory compliance with zero deficiencies.
Its first renewal inspection followed in June 2023, approximately five months after opening. That renewal identified eight deficiencies spanning administrative, documentation, and operational areas. Inspectors documented: failure to formally notify the state of an administrator change; missing tuberculosis screening records for one resident; unsigned service plans for two residents; absence of meal census documentation for the preceding three months; gaps in ventilation system monitoring; absent hot water temperature monitoring; missing dishwasher sanitization records; and unlabeled and undated food items in refrigerators.
Census at the June 2023 renewal was 18 residents occupying a 64-bed facility. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions appear in available records. The deficiencies reflect documentation and environmental monitoring issues rather than direct care concerns, but indicate areas requiring corrective attention in a newly opened facility.
Laurel Oaks of South Haven suits residents seeking assisted living or memory care in a highly walkable setting with diverse recreational amenities.
64-bed community Rank #228 / 428Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 428 homes we track in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #63 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 674 homes we track in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2026
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
CountyVan Buren
License NumberAH800411514
Owner NameLaurel Oaks Of South Haven LLC
Pets not allowed
Activities
Movie Theater
Salon
Dining
Spa
Fitness Center
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
8 deficiencies
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (at MI avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (at MI avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 8 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Michigan average (8 vs. MI avg 8).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.0 | 1.6 | This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (4 vs. MI avg 1.6).↑ 150% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Michigan average (2 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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200
MI AVG
74
Rank
#7 / 428 | No |
11
Facility
11
MI AVG
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Rank
#595 / 674 | Private Rooms | 25
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25
MI AVG
14
Rank
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19
MI AVG
8
Rank
#286 / 330 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#311 / 330 | - |
| Chelsea Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Chelsea | 172
Facility
172
MI AVG
74
Rank
#18 / 428 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
MI AVG
40
Rank
#576 / 674 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage | - | - | 7 | 22
Facility
22
MI AVG
8
Rank
#296 / 330 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#284 / 330 | United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc |
| Michigan Masonic Home | AL IL MC NH PC RC SNF | Alma | 124
Facility
124
MI AVG
74
Rank
#66 / 428 | No |
67
Facility
67
MI AVG
40
Rank
#88 / 674 | - | - | A+ | 11 | 14
Facility
14
MI AVG
8
Rank
#260 / 330 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#164 / 330 | - |
| Lourdes Senior Community | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates) | 80
Facility
80
MI AVG
74
Rank
#175 / 428 | No |
8
Facility
8
MI AVG
40
Rank
#615 / 674 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Laurel Oaks Of South Haven | AL MC | South Haven | 64
Facility
64
MI AVG
74
Rank
#228 / 428 | No |
72
Facility
72
MI AVG
40
Rank
#63 / 674 | - | - | - | 2 | 8
Facility
8
MI AVG
8
Rank
#201 / 330 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#302 / 330 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Oaks Of South Haven
Is Laurel Oaks Of South Haven in a walkable area?
Laurel Oaks Of South Haven has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Laurel Oaks Of South Haven?
According to MI state health department records, Laurel Oaks Of South Haven's license number is AH800411514.
When does Laurel Oaks Of South Haven's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Laurel Oaks Of South Haven's license expires on July 31, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Laurel Oaks Of South Haven?
No, Laurel Oaks Of South Haven has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Laurel Oaks Of South Haven have?
Laurel Oaks Of South Haven has 64 beds.
Has Laurel Oaks Of South Haven had any deficiencies?
Laurel Oaks Of South Haven has had 8 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Are there photos of Laurel Oaks Of South Haven?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Laurel Oaks Of South Haven in the photo gallery on this page.
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