Parker Harper
Oct 2025
The care and compassion during my loved one’s recent stay was amazing. My grandma also said the food was really good and she liked that they took the time to explain her insurance.
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 99
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Individual
- Certified beds
- 99
- Inspections
- View history (41 citations)
- Rehab focus
- Short-term sub-acute rehabilitative stays offered
- Therapy emphasis
- On-site physical therapy for strength restoration
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
There isn't much direct family feedback available for The Laurels of Sandy Creek, but the community description highlights praise for meal quality and cleanliness, alongside a strong focus on short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy.
The Good
- Residents note quality of meal preparation
- Facility cleanliness is mentioned favorably
- Strong emphasis on post-hospital rehabilitation
- Focus on physical therapy for recovery
The Bad
- No published pricing details available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Laurels of Sandy Creek is a senior living community in Wayland, Michigan offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 70 reviews.
About Laurels of Sandy Creek
The Laurels of Sandy Creek is a skilled nursing facility located in Wayland, Michigan, offering long-term care and short-term sub-acute rehabilitative services. The community is situated off 10th Street in Wayland and has served the Allegan County area for years.
The facility provides personalized care from qualified and compassionate staff, with a focus on post-hospital rehabilitation services. The community offers a full spectrum of care ranging from short-term rehabilitation stays to long-term nursing care, with particular emphasis on physical therapy and strength restoration for patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, and other medical events.
Amenities include modern living facilities with state-of-the-art accommodations and hospitality services. The community features a therapy department and kitchen services, with residents noting the quality and care put into meal preparation and the cleanliness of the facility.
Types of Care at Laurels of Sandy Creek
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Kitchen
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Laurels of Sandy Creek
3.8overall · 70 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (70)
R. Muczynski
Sep 2025
Brother has been a resident at the Laurels for 4 years: dementia & Parkinson's symptoms. His personal care has increased with the progression of his illness. The staff is very in-tune with his needs. Initially I had some communication issues with management as he was admitted in the height of the Covid lock-downs. We worked through those issues & now have excellent communication. Brother can be difficult to manage at times & the staff responds appropriately. My goals for Brother at his admission remain the same: he & those about him be kept safe, he is fed, he is clean & he is comfortable / content as much as possible given his diagnosis. I have observed that the Laurels staff do care about the residents & try to offer personalized care for each resident. However, I also realize that managing care for people with a wide range of medical & physical problems under one roof is very challenging. I appreciate those who are caring for my brother because I can not.
Carolyn Fromer
May 2025
The staff is excellent, the activities are great, the food is VERY good! The other residents are special. We would recommend the Laurels of Sandy Creek to anyone who needs excellent care, wonderful people and an atmosphere of empathy and compassion. And their concern for the resident as well as their family is superior.
D B
Mar 2025
My brother was a resident here for almost 1year, the staff are great, they really cared about the patients, they took care of him far better than any of the other places he had been before. The difference here is the staff, from the head of nursing to the nurses and nurses aids, they have really good staff and they do a good job hiring good people. We were so thankful he got to live here as long as he did!
C B
Aug 2024
Our family has a loved one that has had a very rough time finding the complex care, compassion and consistency needed to care for their needs. It has been heartbreaking to go through. Meeting with the Administration and the DON, we were hopeful and comforted by the friendliness, professionalism, and continued communication we have received from them and the staff. They take time to explain the type of care and wound management that has been needed, and the improvement has been amazing. The meals at times, we were told, are a “hit or miss” but appropriately planned. We are impressed and happy with the consistency of the staff members who continue to be there for our loved one and noted how they respectively engage with all the residents with compassion and patience needed. It not only helps build the trust that our loved one needs, but with the rest of my family members too. Thank you "Sandy Creek" for continuing to always strive for improvement. It is noticed.
Government Inspection History
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 41 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 26, 2026Health Complaint5 citations
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2025
May 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
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.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025
May 9, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Sep 14, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2023
May 3, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Laurels of Sandy Creek offer?
Laurels of Sandy Creek offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Laurels of Sandy Creek located?
Laurels of Sandy Creek is located at 425 E Elm St in Wayland, Michigan.
What do families say about Laurels of Sandy Creek?
There isn't much direct family feedback available for The Laurels of Sandy Creek, but the community description highlights praise for meal quality and cleanliness, alongside a strong focus on short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy.
How did Laurels of Sandy Creek do on recent health and safety inspections?
Laurels of Sandy Creek had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 41 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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