The Laurels of Kent
350 N Center St, Lowell, MI 49331
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Laurels of Kent Compares
The Laurels of Kent is a 153-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lowell, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Michigan average of 3.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 153 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.7% — better than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.4% — worse 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 Lowell
Lowell sits in Kent County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 89,076 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $65,722
- Median home value
- $188,500
Demographics for Kent County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lowell.
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