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The Laurels of Walden Park

5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229 · Franklin County · (614) 846-5420

225 certified beds, about 209 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365379 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on August 13, 2025, inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 52 health citations since November 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $114,649 in the last three years; the largest was $103,669, and the latest is dated August 13, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.92 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.73 of those hours.

29.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

CMS links it to Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, an affiliated group of 81 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 52 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
44D
5E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
October 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, open and closed medical record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure weekly comprehensive wound assessments were completed, ensure skin interventions were in place and ensure wounds were accurately classified. This affected two residents (#117 and #214) of three residents reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 209. Findings Include:1. [...]
  2. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on closed record review, fall investigation review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide the care and supervision to prevent an unavoidable fall. This affected one resident (#214) of three residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 209. [...]
August 13, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 18 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, interviews with staff at orthopedic medical office, review of National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) guidance, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent the development of pressure ulcers when wearing a splint device and failed to timely identify the resident's pressure ulcers until it reached an advanced stage. Actual harm occurred on 07/30/25 when Resident #37 developed two avoidable unstageable (full-thickness skin and tissue loss in which the extent of tissue damage within the ulcer cannot be confirmed because the wound bed is obscured by slough or eschar) pressure ulcers to the underside of the index finger and to the left side of the palm hand when the facility did not remove Resident #37's splint device by the orthopedic clinic's instructions. [...]
  2. F
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    F925 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interviews, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program. This affected eight residents (#47, #57, #70, #90, #116, #134, #179, and #225) and had the potential to affect all residents living in the facility. The facility census was 209.
  3. E
    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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record reviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents advance directives were readily available to facility staff and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel. This affected four residents (#17, #129, #198, and #236) of the 51 residents reviewed for advance directives. The facility census was 209.
  4. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, guardian and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete quarterly care conferences for the residents. This affected eight (Residents #6, #18, #37, #53, #82, #110, #170, and #198) of 43 residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 209.
  5. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, medical record review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to provide residents who were dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs) adequate care and services for personal hygiene. This affected four (#8, #15, #134, and #209) of eight residents reviewed for ADLs. The facility census was 209.
  6. D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    F583 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide personal privacy to the residents. This affected one (Resident #48) of 51 residents reviewed for privacy. The facility census was 209.
  7. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, resident, guardian and staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean and homelike environment in resident rooms. This affected two (Resident #18 and #70) of seven residents reviewed for homelike environment. The facility census was 209 residents.
  8. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, policy review, and review of the facilities Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), the facility failed to timely report allegations of physical and verbal abuse and injuries of unknown origin to the State Survey Agency. This affected three (#6, #72, and #183) of eight residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 209.
  9. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, staff interviews, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure allegations of verbal and physical abuse and injuries of unknown origin were thoroughly investigated. This affected three (#6, #72 and #183) of eight residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 209.
  10. D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    F685 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to obtain an audiology consult for a resident in a timely manner. This affected one (Resident #46) of four residents reviewed for ancillary services. The facility census was 209.
  11. D
    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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observations, staff interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide residents who had contractures their splint devices as physician ordered. This affected two (Residents #144 and 209) of four residents reviewed for range of motion. The facility identified 19 residents with contractures. The facility census was 209.
  12. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete a thorough fall investigations, failed to ensure residents had adequate footwear to prevent accidents, and failed to appropriately secure the resident's smoking materials. This affected three (Residents #70, #84, and #110) of 12 residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 209.
  13. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, staff interviews, policy review, and review of hospital records, the facility failed to provide adequate respiratory care for Resident #47 who had localized fly larvae infestation to her tracheostomy and stoma and required hospitalization. This affected one (#47) of five residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility identified 36 residents residing on the tracheostomy unit. The facility census was 209.
  14. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to consistently evaluate the effectiveness of regularly scheduled opioid pain medication in accordance with the resident's comprehensive care plan. This affected one (#159) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 209.
  15. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to identify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggers on the care plan for Resident #48 and failed to assess Resident #8 for PTSD upon admission. This affected two (Residents #8 and #48) of five residents reviewed for mood and behavior. The facility census was 209.
  16. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored. This affected two of six medication carts observed. The facility identified 11 medication cart in the facility. This affected three residents (#33, #53, and #237). The facility census was 209.
  17. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff followed Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in designated resident rooms. This affected one (Resident #10) of four residents reviewed for EBP. The facility census was 209.
  18. D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    F919 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the call light was positioned within reach of a resident. This affected one (#15) of 51 residents observed for call light placement. The facility census was 209.
April 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 24, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to monitor bruising and bleeding risk for a resident on an anticoagulant. This affected one resident (Resident #45) out of three residents reviewed for anticoagulant medications, and had the potential to affect 48 residents that the facility identified as being on anticoagulant medication. The facility census was 205 residents.
  2. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 24, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to investigate or assess a resident after a significant weight gain. This affected one resident (Resident #208) out of four residents reviewed for weight changes. The facility census was 205 residents.
  3. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 24, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, resident interview, staff interviews, review of admission checklists and review of facility policy, the facility failed to reconcile admission orders with a resident's previous medication orders to provide required eye drops per resident's expectations and physician orders. This affected one resident (Resident #156) out of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 205 residents. Findings Include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #156 was admitted on [DATE] readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included end stage renal disease, status post cadaver - donor kidney transplant, dependence on renal dialysis, congestive heart failure, presence of cardiac pacemaker, immunodeficiency due to drugs, type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, depression, chronic pain, and sarcoidosis. [...]
  4. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 24, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to monitor side effects of a resident on antipsychotic medications. This affected one resident (Resident #106) out of three residents reviewed for antipsychotic medications, and had the potential to affect 47 residents that the facility identified as being on antipsychotic medication. The facility census was 205 residents.
February 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interview, review of a facility self reported incident, review of facility investigation, review of hospital records, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #145) was free from physical abuse in the facility. The deficient practice affected one (Resident #145) of three reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 204. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #145 revealed an admission date of 02/01/21. Diagnoses included fracture of nasal bones (01/14/25), hemiplegia affecting unspecified side, personal history of traumatic brain injury, difficulty in walking, other seizures, and unspecified mental disorder due to a known physiological condition. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/26/24, revealed Resident #145 had intact cognition. [...]
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, review of a facility self reported incident, review of the facility investigation, and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of an allegation of physical abuse of one resident (Resident #145). The deficient practice affected one resident (Resident #145) of three reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 204. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #145 revealed an admission date of 02/01/21. Diagnoses included fracture of nasal bones (01/14/25), hemiplegia affecting unspecified side, personal history of traumatic brain injury, difficulty in walking, other seizures, and unspecified mental disorder due to a known physiological condition. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/26/24, revealed Resident #145 had intact cognition. [...]
November 26, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on closed medical record review, hospital record review, review of facility policy and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #215 received adequate, timely and necessary care and services to prevent an acute change in condition related to hypokalemia (decreased potassium) level. Actual Harm occurred beginning on 10/25/24 at 3:33 P.M. when Resident #215's laboratory results reflected a low potassium level of 3.0 mmol/L (normal range 3.5 -5.0) (indicative of hypokalemia) which went unreviewed and unaddressed by facility staff. On 10/28/24 Resident #215 began to experience shortness of breath and required supplemental oxygen. On 10/30/24 Resident #215's heart rate was noted to be between 41 and 46 beats per minute (low/bradycardic) and the resident informed staff his automated implanted cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) had alarmed. On 10/31/24 at 7:30 A.M. [...]
  2. D
    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    F773 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure timely notification to the physician or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) of abnormal laboratory values for Resident #37. This affected one (Resident #37) of three residents reviewed for quality of care. The facility census was 215.
October 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 11, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to appropriately investigate a resident incident. This affected one (Resident #301) of three resident incidents reviewed. The census was 219. Findings Include: Resident #301 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, asthma, acute respiratory failure, hypotension, atrial fibrillation, anemia, vascular dementia, congestive heart failure, epilepsy, dorsalgia, alcohol abuse, diverticulitis, suicidal ideation, hydronephrosis, restlessness and agitation, nicotine dependence, sleep apnea, polyneuropathy, and depression. Review of his minimum data set (MDS) assessment, dated 08/28/24, revealed he had a severe cognitive impairment. [...]
August 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 26, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#11) attended a scheduled medical appointment out of the facility out of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 210.
January 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy the facility failed to provide care and supervision to prevent residents from eloping from the facility. This affected one (Resident #10) of ten facility-identified residents at risk for elopement. The facility census was 202. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #10 revealed an admission date of 12/20/23 with diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy, type two diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. Resident #10 was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] following an elopement from the facility. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #10 dated 12/20/23 revealed resident was cognitively impaired. [...]
November 15, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 11, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident room was maintained in a homelike manner. This affected two (Resident #3 and Resident #4) of five resident rooms reviewed for a homelike environment. The facility census was 206.
October 18, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 11, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, self reported incident (SRI) review, and policy review, the facility failed to properly store controlled substances. This affected one resident (Resident #20) out of the one resident reviewed for controlled substance storage. The facility census was 201.
April 27, 2023Standard inspection · 11 citations
  1. E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Section C for assessing a resident's cognition and mood were assessed in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment. This affected six (Residents #77, #151, #57, #406, #15, and #25) of six residents reviewed for accuracy of assessments. The facility census was 207.
  2. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #12's dignity was maintained by ensuring she had clothes available to her. This affected one (Resident #12) of one resident reviewed for dignity. The facility census was 207.
  3. D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and manual review the facility failed to complete a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessment. This affected one (Resident #100) out of three residents reviewed for resident assessments. Facility census was 207.
  4. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to complete quarterly care conferences. This affected one (Resident #44) of three residents reviewed for care conferences. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan was updated to reflect current advanced directives. This affected one (Resident #81) of one reviewed for care planning advanced directives. The facility's census was 207.
  5. D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #159's preferred activities were available to him. This affected one (Resident #159) of two residents reviewed for activities. The facility's census was 207.
  6. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure residents secured their smoking contraband. This affected one (Resident #25) out of five residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 207.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, review of the facility policy, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #406's nephrostomy bag was in the proper position at all times to prevent backflow of urine into the bladder. This affected one (Resident #406) of two residents reviewed for catheters. The facility census was 207.
  8. D
    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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the Federal Drug Administration Approving Labeling Text, the facility failed to ensure a resident did not receive an antipsychotic medication without an appropriate diagnosis. This affected one (Resident #83) of five residents reviewed unnecessary medication. The facility census was 207.
  9. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate below five percent (%). There were five medication errors out of 28 opportunities resulting in a 17.86% medication error rate. This affected two (Resident #34 and #131) of four residents observed during medication pass. The facility census was 207.
  10. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #159's activity participation was recorded accurately and by the staff who initiated it. This affected one (Residents #159) of 39 resident records reviewed. The facility census was 207.
  11. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) was disposed of properly after providing care for Resident #179, who had Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in her wound. This affected one (Resident #179) of one resident under transmission-based precautions. The facility census was 207.
November 8, 2022Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) was worn when providing care for residents who tested positive for COVID-19 to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. This had the potential to affect 33 residents (#37, #93, #125, #10, #178, #156, #153, #98, #56, #136, #161, #127, #3, #59, #101, #84, #14, #11, #114, #139, #15, #38, #103, #55, #130, #137, #108, #163, #33, #42, #120, #106 and #121) who resided on the 300 unit (non-COVID unit) who received care from Registered Nurse (RN) #213. The facility census was 185.
  2. D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #146 was provided the opportunity to participate in decisions regarding the continued use of an indwelling urinary catheter. This affected one resident (#146) of the three residents who were reviewed for urinary catheters or urinary tract infections.
  3. D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #164 was not physically restrained for staff convenience. This affected one resident (#164) of the two residents reviewed for physical restraints.
  4. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #116 was referred for a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) assessment following a significant change in status and new mental health diagnoses. This affected one resident (#116) of five residents reviewed for PASARR.
  5. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to timely complete a Preadmission Screen and Resident Review (PASARR) for Resident #147 at the time of admission. This affected one resident (#147) of five residents reviewed for PASARR.
  6. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy review and interview the facility failed to ensure timely follow up appointments were scheduled to promote an optimal continuum of care for Resident #23 and Resident #174. The facility also failed to ensure preventative skin interventions were provided as ordered for Resident #33. This affected three residents (#23, #33 and #174) of 37 sampled residents reviewed for quality of care.
  7. D
    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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure interventions related to contracture management were in place for Resident #39, Resident #77 and Resident #158 as ordered. This affected three residents (#39, #77 and #158) of four residents reviewed for limited range of motion.
  8. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of dialysis communication forms, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure accurate dialysis communication was communicated between the facility and dialysis center for Resident #126. This affected one resident (#126) of two residents reviewed for hemodialysis.

Fire safety inspections

24 fire safety citations on file: 11 on August 13, 2025, 5 on April 27, 2023, 8 on November 8, 2022.

Every fire safety citation24 citations
  1. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
    K 915 · August 13, 2025 · deficient, provider has
  4. E
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · August 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · April 27, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 27, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · April 27, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · April 27, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · April 27, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · November 8, 2022 · Waiver
  18. F
    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    K 781 · November 8, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. F
    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
    K 915 · November 8, 2022 · Waiver
  20. E
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · November 8, 2022 · Waiver
  21. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · November 8, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · November 8, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · November 8, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. E
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · November 8, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
August 13, 2025Fine $103,669
August 13, 2025Payment Denial 62 days from September 10, 2025
November 26, 2024Fine $10,980

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.923.693.86
Registered nurses0.730.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.513.283.42
Nurse aides2.10
Licensed practical nurses1.10
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)29.6%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover34.1%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 4.67 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.09 on weekdays and 3.51 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.97 in April to June 2025 to 3.92 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.920.734.093.51 1.3%0 of 90209
Oct to Dec 20253.960.804.153.47 1.0%0 of 92207
Jul to Sep 20253.860.764.063.34 1.3%0 of 92207
Apr to Jun 20253.970.794.193.43 1.4%0 of 91207
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Ohio, Jan to Mar 20263.640.603.803.244.6%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Ohio

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Ohio, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$18.76$17.93 to $21.4463,280
LPNs and LVNs$29.78$27.34 to $31.6839,900
Registered nurses$39.67$38.08 to $47.61143,730
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeOhioUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.35.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.20.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.50.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.03.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.21.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.06.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.23.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.68.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
24.924.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
14.312.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.31.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.81.81.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for The Laurels of Walden Park's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (38.1% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

38.1% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Ohio: 147 better, 20 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 39 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

11.4% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Ohio: 3 better, 7 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 42 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

8.4% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Ohio: 1 better, 4 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 29 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

51.9% this home

Median of homes: Ohio55.6% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 27 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Ohio0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 48 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Ohio1.4% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 48 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Ohio100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 16 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK, LLC. CMS links this home to Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, a group of 81 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Laurel Ohio Operations Group, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%06/01/2018
Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization100%06/30/2018
Laurel Acquisition Holding CorporationIndirect ownership interestOrganization06/30/2018
Khan, AnisManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/30/2018
Qazi, MohammadManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/30/2018
Laurel Health Care CompanyOperational/managerial controlOrganization06/30/2018
Mason, JamesOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
Qazi, MohammadOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/30/2018
Slaybaugh, RandallOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
Qazi, MohammadTrustee of the SNFIndividual06/18/2018
Laurel Health Care CompanyAdp of the SNFOrganization03/27/2025
Khan, AnisAdp of the SNFIndividual06/30/2018
Mason, JamesAdp of the SNFIndividual03/06/2022
Qazi, MohammadAdp of the SNFIndividual06/30/2018
Slaybaugh, RandallAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Stobb, DavidAdp of the SNFIndividual06/30/2018

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 22 problems in this area, most recently on October 9, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on 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."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on August 13, 2025: "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."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on 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."

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Common questions

What is The Laurels of Walden Park's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates The Laurels of Walden Park 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did The Laurels of Walden Park get at its last inspection?
18 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 13, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has The Laurels of Walden Park been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $114,649 in the last three years.
Does The Laurels of Walden Park accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns The Laurels of Walden Park?
CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care. Legal business name: THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK, LLC.

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