The Laurels of Bedford
270 N Bedford Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Laurels of Bedford
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Laurels of Bedford with other nursing homes in Battle Creek.
What keeps The Laurels of Bedford's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is The Laurels of Bedford doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.2% here versus 5.4% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Laurels of Bedford maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 123 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Laurels of Bedford?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Laurels of Bedford?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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