The Laurels of Fulton
4735 Ranger Road, Perrinton, MI 48871
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How The Laurels of Fulton Compares
The Laurels of Fulton is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Perrinton, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.8%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.5% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (131% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (51% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Laurels of Fulton
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Laurels of Fulton with other nursing homes in Perrinton.
How is The Laurels of Fulton addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is The Laurels of Fulton doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Laurels of Fulton keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Laurels of Fulton?
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 Fulton?
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 Perrinton
Perrinton sits in Gratiot County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% 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+
- 7,053 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,795
- Median home value
- $97,600
Demographics for Gratiot County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Perrinton.
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