The Laurels of Bedford

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How The Laurels of Bedford Compares

The Laurels of Bedford is a 123-bed for-profit nursing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.2%) is above the Michigan average of 5.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 123 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Battle Creek, the local average is 3.2 stars.

By the numbers vs. Michigan average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.4% (108% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.7% — better than the Michigan average of 24.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Battle Creek

Battle Creek sits in Calhoun County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

23,728 (17.7%)

Median age

40.1 years

Median household income

$50,219

Median home value

$115,500

Demographics for Calhoun County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Battle Creek.

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