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Complaint Investigation

The Laurels Of Sandy Creek

March 26, 2026 · Wayland, MI · 425 E Elm St
Citations 5
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 235313
Healthcare Facility
The Laurels Of Sandy Creek
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Inspection Summary

The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 5 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

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of The Laurels of Sandy Creek.

Correction Status: Past Non-Compliance.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-02-09.

Federal health inspectors cited The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of The Laurels of Sandy Creek.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-21.

Federal health inspectors cited The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of The Laurels of Sandy Creek.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-21.

Federal health inspectors cited The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of The Laurels of Sandy Creek.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-21.

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Federal health inspectors cited The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0921 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of The Laurels of Sandy Creek.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-21.

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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