Laurels of Worthington, the
1030 High St · Worthington, OH · 43085 · 6148850408
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation 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.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
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 December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
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 December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 12, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365256 · certified since March 18, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.