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Complaint Investigation

The Laurels Of Fulton

October 8, 2025 · Perrinton, MI · 4735 Ranger Road
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 50
Provider ID 235513
Healthcare Facility
The Laurels Of Fulton
Perrinton, MI  ·  View full profile →
Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

The Laurels of Fulton in Perrinton, MI — inspection on October 8, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

the CNAs were getting residents ready for dinner. LPN D reported she answered a phone call from a

jeopardy to resident health or facility. LPN D indicated she did not know R101 had left the facility. LPN D reported she went out to safety the parking lot with several other staff members and walked R101 into the facility. LPN D reported that R101 had said that her mom told her to go get some medicine. On 10/8/25 at 10:38 AM a

F reported that R101 had been at the Nurse's station a few minutes prior when CNA G called on the telephone and reported that the Resident was outside in her car. CNA F indicated she did not know R101 had left the facility or why R101 did not have a [brand name of alarming device] on. CNA F reported the Resident had recently returned from a psychiatric facility and should have been wearing a [brand name of alarming device]. CNA F reported a [brand name of alarming device] would have locked the front doors when close to them and would have prevented R101 from leaving the building.On 10/8/25 at 10:08 AM an interview was conducted with LPN E who reported she worked on Sunday 9/21/25. LPN E reported she had seen R101 chatting at the front desk and a short while later a CNA coming into work had called and said, I have (name of R101). LPN E reported she went out to the parking lot and helped escort the Resident back into the facility. LPN E reported she immediately assessed and put a [brand name of alarming device] on R101, then entered the Resident into the facility elopement book.During the onsite survey, past noncompliance (PNC) was cited after the facility implemented actions to correct the noncompliance which included.The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 9/21/25 was removed on 9/22/25 when the facility 1) Re-assessed the elopement risk for R101 and implemented measures to prevent recurrence.2) Performed a resident count to ensure no other residents had eloped.3) Assessed all facility residents for risk of elopement for any previously unidentified residents at risk and ensured appropriate safety measures were in place.The Deficient Practice was corrected on 9/22/25 when the facility:1) Reviewed and updated the facility Missing Guest/Elopement book.2) Re-education of the Elopement policy was initiated for all staff. 3) Re-education of the Missing Guest Procedure for all staff was initiated4) The Nursing Home Administrator was re-educated on the facility elopement policy and the expected information to be ascertained to ensure compliance with the facility policy across disciplines.

The facility was able to demonstrate monitoring of the corrective action and maintained compliance as of 9/22/25.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Perrinton, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from The Laurels of Fulton or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.