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 #234 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 435 homes in Michigan. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 703 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Multiple Gathering/Activity Rooms
Movie Theater
Beauty Salon
Full-Service Commercial Kitchen
Grand Dining Room
Private Dining Room
Spa Room
Exercise Room
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
8 deficiencies
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 At Avg
Metrics at Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (at MI avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at MI avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (at MI avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at MI avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
June 20, 2023
Renewal
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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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 year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 2.7 | 2.7 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Michigan average (2.7 vs. MI avg 2.7).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 20, 2023 inspection found 8 deficiencies including missing tuberculosis screening, unsigned service plans, and unlabeled food items in refrigerators.
- Deficiencies also included failure to notify department of administrator change, lack of ventilation and hot water temperature monitoring, and missing dishwasher sanitization records.
- January 12, 2023 original licensing inspection found substantial compliance and issued a temporary 6-month license with no deficiencies.
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
| Iron County Medical Care Facility | AL MC NH | Crystal Falls (Us 2) | 200 | No | A+ | 11 | Private Rooms |
| Canterbury-on-the-Lake | AL HC IL MC NC NH | Waterford Twp (Waterford Township) | 128 | No | A+ | 22 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| StoryPoint Macomb | AL MC | Macomb (Shelby Charter Township) | 101 | No | A- | 37 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Laurel Oaks Of South Haven | AL MC | South Haven | 64 | No | - | 72 | - |
| Majestic Care of Flushing Assisted Living | AL NH | Flushing | 40 | No | A+ | 5 | Studio |
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.
How many beds does Laurel Oaks Of South Haven have?
Laurel Oaks Of South Haven has 64 beds.
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.
What is the address of Laurel Oaks Of South Haven?
Laurel Oaks Of South Haven is located at 05499 73Rd St, South Haven, MI 49090.
What is the phone number of Laurel Oaks Of South Haven?
(269) 906-4066 will put you in contact with the team at Laurel Oaks Of South Haven.
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