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The Laurels Of Sandy Creek

May 21, 2025 · Wayland, MI · 425 E Elm St
Citations 10
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 235313
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The Laurels Of Sandy Creek
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Inspection Summary

The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI — inspection on May 21, 2025.

Found 10 citations. 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF 0554
Review of the facility's Medication Administration policy, revised 10/17/2023, stated, Authorized Personnel - Medications are
residents are allowed to administration of medication will be reflected in the affected

F 0554

Review of the facility's Medication Administration policy, revised 10/17/2023, stated, Authorized Personnel - Medications are .administered .only by licensed nursing, medical, pharmacy, or other personnel authorized

potential for actual harm self-administer medications when specifically authorized by the attending physician and in accordance with the guideline for self-administration of medication. A self-administration evaluation will be completed prior to

resident care plan along with any special considerations .Observe that the resident swallows the oral medications. Do not leave medications with the resident to self-administer unless the resident is approved for self-administration of the medication.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

Review of the Facility's CPR policy last reviewed [DATE] revealed, .

Staff must maintain a current CPR certification for healthcare providers through a CPR provider whose training includes a hands on session in a physical instructor-led setting or a virtual instructor-led setting with hands-on demonstration in accordance with accepted national standards . 1.

Validate the resident is full code and there is no DNR order .

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

F 0641 In an interview on 05/21/25 at 10:34 AM, Minimum Data Set-Registered Nurse (MDS-RN) V reported that Resident #6 had never received treatment for schizophrenia or behaviors. MDS-RN V reported that the

potential for actual harm the assessments and resubmit them.

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

Review of Resident #37's Orders revealed, Lotrel Oral Capsule 10-40 MG (Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril HCl) Give 1 capsule by mouth one time a day for HTN Hold if Systolic (systolic blood pressure) <110/ HR (heart rate)<60 .

Review of Resident #37's Pharmacy Consultation Report dated 3/6/25 revealed, (Resident #37) has an order for Lotrel that was administered outside of the parameters for which it was ordered.

Specifically, on 3/3, 3/4 when SBP (systolic blood pressure) was below 110.

Recommendation: Please remind staff of the importance of administering/holding medication within the parameters ordered .

This recommendation was signed by Director of Nursing (DON) B on 3/18/25.

Review of Resident #37's Medication Administration Record for March, April, and May 2025 revealed that staff had documented administering Lotrel to Resident #37 when his systolic blood pressure was below 110 on 3/3/25, 3/4/25, 3/15/25, 3/19/25, 5/9/25 and 5/11/25. It was noted that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G had documented the administration of the medication for each date except for 5/11/25.

In an interview on 5/21/25 at 12:22 PM, DON B reported that she did not recall the pharmacy recommendation that she had signed for Resident #37 on 3/18/25. DON B confirmed that she had not completed any follow up education with nursing staff on ensuring that they were administering medications within the parameter orders.

This writer attempted to reach LPN G on 5/21/25 at 12:50 PM for an interview. LPN G was unable to be reached prior to survey exit.

Review of the facility's Medication Administration policy dated 10/17/23 revealed, Resident medications are administered in an accurate, safe, timely, and sanitary matter .

Physician's orders: Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the attending physician .

Procedure: .

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

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F 0801 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.

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Certified Dietary Manager to provide an oversight of kitchen and clinical nutritional services.

This deficient practice has the increased potential to result in food service sanitation failures, foodborne illness, or inadequate assessment of high-risk residents.

Findings include:

During the initial tour of the kitchen, starting at 7:50 AM on 5/19/25, it was found that Dietary Manager T still has a few more months to go until he completes his Certified Dietary Manger certification.

When asked if he has been in the position for longer than a year, Dietary Manager T stated yes.

When asked how often the dietitian comes to the facility, Dietary Manager T stated that the dietitian comes two days a week.

When asked if he was aware that only one year was granted upon hire in the Dietary Manager / Food and Nutrition Supervisor role to obtain the Certified Dietary Manager certification, Dietary Manager T stated he thought he was allowed the length of the Certified Dietary Manager course, which is 18 months.

A staff record review found no documentation that facility had a full time Certified Dietary Manager or full time Dietitian on staff.

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

Review of a Nurses Note for Resident #54 with a reference date of 4/19/25 revealed Resident has allergies to cucumbers/pickles.

Resident (sic) reported that he noticed after a few bites of potato salad from dinner that there were pickles in it and immediately stopped eating and notified the nurse.

Resident reported that mouth was slightly itchy .on call provider notified and ordered PRN (as needed) (name of antihistamine medication) and Ondansetron (anti-nausea) medication for 3 days. DON (Director of Nursing) and kitchen manager notified as well .

Review of a Medication and Treatment Incident Report for Resident #54 with a reference date of 4/21/25 revealed Date of Incident: 4/19/25 .Route of Administration Involved: Pickles in potato salad .Description of Event: .resident took a couple of bites of potato salad .it had pickles .Resident c/o (complained of) itching in mouth . (antihistamine and anti-nausea medication) ordered. 2.

Failure to Follow Procedure: allergy checking for meal ingredients .Corrective Action: Spoke with dietary manager .

Efforts to contact the nurse who authored the Nurses Note and Medication and Treatment Incident Report where not successful at the time of the completion of the survey.

In an interview on 5/21/25 at 9:30am, Dietary Manager (DM) T reported Resident #54 was mistakenly served potato salad that contained a known food allergen in April 2025. DM T reported the resident's food allergy was listed on his meal ticket at the time and the kitchen staff were expected to review the resident's food allergens as selected foods for the resident's meal tray. DM T reported the staff did not cross reference the ingredients list on the pre-made potato salad with Resident #54's food allergens on 4/19/25 when he was served food that contained pickles. DM T could not provide verification of any corrective action that was taken following the incident.

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

Review of Resident #5's nutrition care plan included an intervention, revised 1/31/2025, that stated, Regular diet, Chopped Meat texture .built up utensils.

Review of Resident #5's cognition care plan, revised 8/1/2024, stated, (Resident #5) is at risk for decline in cognition and has impaired cognitive function or impaired thought processes R/T: (related to) History of Stroke.

Review of the facility's Adaptive Equipment (adaptive dining equipment) policy, revised 3/6/2024, stated, It is the policy of this facility to provide adaptive eating (dining) equipment for those residents who would benefit from their use .Culinary staff will place the adaptive equipment on each meal tray .

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

F 0812 Chemical SANITIZERS, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to FOOD-CONTACT SURFACEs shall: (A) Meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR

potential for actual harm (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions)P, or (B) Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations.

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

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F 0880 Review of an Enhanced Barrier Precautions policy with a reference date of 3/5/25 revealed Enhanced Barrier Precautions are indicated for residents with any of the following .a wound or indwelling device .Health care

potential for actual harm contact resident care.

Examples of high contact resident care activities requiring gown and glove use: . transferring .providing hygiene .changing briefs .

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235313 B.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Laurels of Sandy Creek (the) 425 E Elm St Wayland, MI 49348

During a tour of the East Hall Spa, at 9:53 AM on 5/19/25, it was observed that dried bowel movement was found stuck on the front bowl and seat of the commode.

Further observation found an accumulation of dirt and debris behind the toilet in the back corner of the commode area and four wash cloths found stored on top of the paper towel holder next to the sink.

During a tour of the [NAME] Hall spa room, at 10:42 AM on 5/19/25, it was observed that 12 wash cloths, four towels, and a box of gloves were stored on a shower chair next to the shower.

Observation of the spa cabinet found a spray bottle of disinfectant stored over and next to clean and sanitary linens.

During a revisit of the East Day room, at 9:04 AM on 5/20/25, observation of the chairs and love seat in this area found an accumulation of food crumbs, paper trash, and debris in the sides of the seat cushions. An interview with Laundry Director (LD) Q found that these areas should be cleaned daily.

During a tour of the East side shower, at 9:09 AM on 5/20/25, observation of the commode found dried bowel movement on the front of the bowl and seat of the commode.

Further observation found a stack of wash cloths stored on the paper towel holder.

Observation of the cabinet found personal hygiene products stored with a bottle of cleaning disinfectant.

When asked about items being stored together, LD Q stated that personal hygiene products should be stored in residents' rooms.

During a tour of the [NAME] Shower room, at 9:21 AM on 5/20/25, it was observed that 14 towels and 12 wash cloths were found stored on a shower chair next to a shower.

When asked if this is where clean linens are usually stored, LD Q stated no and that they should be stored in the cabinet to not get contaminated from residents showering.

During a tour of the facility, starting at 1:35 PM on 5/20/25, observation of the following exit doors found gaps and spaces between the door, the door frame, and the installed weatherstripping.

Doors noted with concern were the [NAME] hall North door (bottom), the [NAME] center South door (side), Center hall North courtyard door (bottom right), Dining Room exit door (left side), and the East hall North door (weatherstrip bent).

These areas were found to allow the visible presence of light, air, and easy pest entry.

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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 Wayland, 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 Sandy Creek or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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