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Laurels of Blanchester, The
839 East Cherry Street, Blanchester, OH 45107
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Laurels of Blanchester, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Blanchester, Ohio, certified for 50 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 9, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clinton Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.0 | 34.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.6% | 40.8% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 May 2025, 18 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 18 Apr 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.6%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.9% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: The Laurels Of Blanchester, Llc. Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Health Care Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2016 |
| Laurel Health Care Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Zenith Financial Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Clinton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Manor Nurs and Rehabilitation Center | Blanchester | 59 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13.6 | — | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Ohio Living Cape May | Wilmington | 23 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 47.8 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Wilmington Nursing & Rehab | Wilmington | 76 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 32.9 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Clinton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Laurels of Blanchester, The been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Laurels of Blanchester, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Laurels of Blanchester, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Laurels of Blanchester, The?
It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Laurel Health Care Company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Laurels of Blanchester, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Apr 2022; the most recent standard health survey was 8 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.