The Laurels of Heath
717 South 30th Street · Heath, OH · 43056 · 7405221171
150 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).
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · 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 January 29, 2026 · 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 October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
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 November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 15, 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 November 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 15, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025 · 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 August 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365466 · certified since April 10, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.