The Laurels of Walden Park
5700 Karl Road · Columbus, OH · 43229 · 6148465420
225 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $112,653 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
$112,653 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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 | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $112,653 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 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 October 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 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 October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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 October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | Fine | $101,673 |
| August 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 62 days |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $10,980 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365379 · certified since July 24, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.