Laurels of Norworth the
6830 North High Street · Worthington, OH · 43085 · 6148884553
126 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $51,871 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Administration
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Actual harm · G December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C February 19, 2025
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 25, 2024 | Fine | $37,191 |
| October 18, 2023 | Fine | $14,680 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365222 · certified since June 25, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.