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The Laurels of Galesburg

Galesburg, MI · Medicare-certified · 93 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

The Laurels of Galesburg has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality measures. It has had $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; reported nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.535 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,345recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.535.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.64
Licensed practical nurses
0.78
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
3.22

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

38.5%12.3%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

8%5.2%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

5.3%3.6%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.4%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

3.1%9.1%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

13.8%4.8%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

16.4%11.2%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

24.6%19.4%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3.3%4.2%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

15%25.1%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—95.9%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

78.7%79.2%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—87.6%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

83.6%82.4%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.

  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  9. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $135,775 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Sep 10, 2025

    $17,345
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Dec 19, 2024

    18 days
  • Federal fine

    Mar 21, 2024

    $77,701
  • Federal fine

    Jan 19, 2024

    $40,729

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 81 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
84.4 residents on an average day (91% of 93 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.