Laurels of Kent

    350 N Center St, Lowell, MI 49331
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.03·(96)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA staff
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Engaging activities program (bingo, music, outings, performances)
    • Supportive, family-like community atmosphere
    • Responsive and helpful admissions coordination
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas
    • Helpful housekeeping and dietary teams
    • Private-room availability
    • Effective pain control and wound care in many cases
    • Responsive maintenance and facility responsiveness
    • Pleasant dining quality and patient-friendly meal options
    • Warm, welcoming reception and initial transition processes

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Gaps in medication administration and clinical follow-up
    • Delays in call-light response and fall-incident handling
    • Incontinence-care delays and inconsistent personal-care routines
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some units and common areas
    • Weaknesses in family communication and care coordination
    • Dietary restriction adherence and meal-service continuity gaps
    • Variable room conditions and inconsistency with marketing materials
    • Management oversight and employee-morale deficiencies
    • Resident belongings and property-management gaps

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but consistent pattern: many families and residents praise the direct-care staff, therapy team and activity program, while other accounts raise operational and clinical concerns. For short-term rehabilitation and some admissions, reviewers described strong, hands-on therapy, effective pain and wound management, attentive nursing/CNA interactions, and a broadly welcoming transition process. Admissions coordinators and front-desk staff receive frequent positive mention for clarity and support during intake.

    At the same time, several operational weaknesses recur across reviews. Staffing levels and turnover are cited as persistent challenges, which reviewers associate with slower response times to call lights, inconsistent bathing and personal-care routines, and delays in attending to clinical needs. Multiple accounts describe lapses in medication timing and in the completion of promised clinical follow-up (tests, orders), creating a perception of uneven clinical oversight. Families also report variability in how quickly staff respond to falls or urgent issues, indicating gaps in incident-response processes.

    Dining and activities are generally strong points: the facility runs a variety of social and recreational offerings (bingo, music and dance events, movies, cookouts, and outings) that reviewers say promote engagement and community. Food quality is often described positively, and some reviewers highlight small, frequent meals and protein-focused options; however, there are recurring problems with adherence to dietary restrictions and occasional meal-service interruptions.

    Facility condition impressions vary. Many reviewers describe clean, well-maintained areas, private-room options, and a responsive maintenance team. Others describe sanitation and odor concerns in specific units or common areas, colder/harder interior finishes, and occasional shared-bathroom arrangements. There are also reports of inconsistency between room photos/marketing and actual room conditions, and a number of reviewers raised concerns about management of residents’ personal belongings.

    Management and culture themes are mixed. Several reviewers commend staff compassion and describe a close-knit, family-like culture among residents and caregivers; conversely, others cite poor management practices, low employee morale, and communication shortfalls between staff and families. These management issues appear to amplify the effect of staffing and clinical coordination gaps when they occur.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility shows clear strengths in rehabilitation, direct caregiving, and programming, but the experience appears to vary substantially depending on staffing and unit-level management. When evaluating this facility, consider asking about current staffing ratios, policies for medication administration and clinical follow-up, incontinence-care procedures, dietary accommodation workflows, incident-response protocols (including fall response), and recent inspection or quality-review records. A guided tour that includes clinical leadership and a review of unit-level conditions can help gauge whether the facility’s operational practices align with the needs of a particular resident.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Laurels of Kent is located at 350 N Center St, Lowell, MI, 49331.

    About Laurels of Kent

    Laurels of Kent sits in a peaceful, country setting in Lowell, Michigan, at 350 N Center St, with easy access to highways and hospitals, and it's been a steady part of Kent County for a long time, serving the community with skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. You'll find the facility offers 153 beds for skilled nursing and rehab, along with 121 beds for those needing ongoing care, supporting both short-term recovery and longer stays. Laurels of Kent handles both long-term care and short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, with staff offering support 24/7 for medical, social, and emotional needs.

    There's a variety of senior living options here, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, home care, and nursing home services. The staff, known for being helpful, joyful, and kind, create a friendly community where everyone gets personal attention. Care comes from professionals with experience and compassion, and the Certified Assisted Living Director (CALD) program supports assisted living with medication management. Residents enjoy meals prepared by chefs and planners who use quality ingredients and care about taste, which helps make every meal healthy and appealing.

    Therapy sessions are available both for people staying in the facility and those coming in as outpatients, and Laurels of Kent works with all insurances, making access simple. Programs and activities go beyond what's expected, giving residents a chance to engage socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally, helping keep their minds and bodies active. Laurels of Kent's home-like environment stays clean and modern, with amenities that make daily living easier. The facility has received recognition with the Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star awards for its care and support. Laurels of Kent operates as part of Ciena Healthcare, and it remains a place where care feels personal and the atmosphere stays welcoming and kind.

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