Laurels of Mt Vernon the
13 Avalon Road · Mount Vernon, OH · 43050 · 7403973200
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Administration
-
Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · F February 6, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365404 · certified since December 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.