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The Laurels of GahannaCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
5151 North Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH 43230
CCN
366457
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
112
Residents per day
103
CMS flags
  • Special Focus Facility candidate
  • No standard survey in more than 2 years
CMS star ratings
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating4 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives The Laurels of Gahanna an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 3 Jun 2024. The latest survey cycle has 38 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $394,237 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 2 payment denials.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

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Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of The Laurels of Gahanna, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeFranklin County medianOhio medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating22.03.03.0
Health inspection rating12.03.02.8
Staffing rating43.02.02.9
Quality measure rating55.05.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 57 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of The Laurels of Gahanna in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsOhio median
Cycle 1 (latest)3 Jun 2024388
Cycle 220 Jan 2023268
Cycle 3No date208

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 84 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 38 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of The Laurels of Gahanna in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
22 Jun 2026F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation8 Jul 2026
22 Jun 2026F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation8 Jul 2026
15 Apr 2026F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DComplaint investigation4 May 2026
15 Apr 2026F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint investigation4 May 2026
15 Jan 2026F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EComplaint investigation4 Mar 2026
15 Jan 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation4 Mar 2026
15 Jan 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint investigation4 Mar 2026
15 Jan 2026F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint investigation4 Mar 2026
20 Aug 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
20 Aug 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation26 Sep 2025
3 Jun 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint investigation11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard survey11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint investigation11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation27 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard survey11 Jul 2024
3 Jun 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey11 Jul 2024

Survey cycle 2: 26 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of The Laurels of Gahanna in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
7 Jan 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation9 Jan 2025
22 Oct 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
20 Jan 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.CStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023
20 Jan 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey15 Feb 2023

Survey cycle 3: 20 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of The Laurels of Gahanna in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
11 Jul 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation27 Jul 2024
5 Feb 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation1 Mar 2024
6 Oct 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation20 Nov 2023
6 Oct 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation20 Nov 2023
6 Oct 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation20 Nov 2023
6 Oct 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint investigation20 Nov 2023
30 Jan 2020F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.CStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0761Ensure 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.FStandard survey21 Feb 2020
30 Jan 2020F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey21 Feb 2020

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of The Laurels of Gahanna in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
15 Jan 2026Fine$229,620
15 Jan 2026Payment denial47
30 Sep 2024Fine$62,221
3 Jun 2024Fine$102,396
3 Jun 2024Payment denial28

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at The Laurels of Gahanna
StaffThis homeOhio medianOhio average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.933.603.69
Registered nurses (RN)0.990.600.64
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.870.95
Nurse aides2.072.09
All nurse staff, weekends3.463.203.28
Nurse staff turnover in a year
52.0%
Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
48.5%
RN turnover in a year
45.8%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of The Laurels of Gahanna, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeOhio medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay4.3%4.3%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.3%0.0%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.5%3.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.4%0.7%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay6.6%4.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay4.6%3.0%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay5.9%7.5%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Legal business name
The Laurels of Gahanna, LLC
Chain
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of The Laurels of Gahanna
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Laurel Ohio Operations Group, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%30 Jun 2018
Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%30 Jun 2018
Laurel Acquisition Holding CorporationIndirect ownership interest30 Jun 2018
Laurel Health Care CompanyOperational/managerial control30 Jun 2018
Laurel Health Care CompanyAdp of the snf4 Apr 2025

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Other homes in Franklin County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Franklin County, Ohio
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Otterbein GahannaGahanna2 of 516$013 May 2026
New Albany Care CenterColumbus3 of 512$12,1496 Feb 2025
Otterbein New AlbanyNew Albany2 of 511$23,98026 Feb 2026
Inniswood Health and RehabilitationWesterville1 of 512$169,5621 Jul 2025
Continuing Healthcare of GahannaSpecial Focus FacilityGahannaNot rated22$366,64521 Apr 2026
Wesley Woods at New AlbanyNew Albany5 of 55$012 Jun 2025
Taylor Springs Health CampusGahanna3 of 514$17,22528 Apr 2025
Westerville Post AcuteWesterville1 of 523$315,69930 Jun 2025
Smiths Mill Health CampusNew Albany3 of 518$030 Apr 2026
Westerwood RehabilitationColumbus5 of 57$012 Feb 2026
Forest Hills CenterColumbus2 of 539$01 May 2025
Allbridge Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterColumbus2 of 512$021 May 2025

All 57 nursing homes in Franklin County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Laurels of Gahanna (CCN 366457). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-laurels-of-gahanna-columbus-oh-366457/

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Questions

When was The Laurels of Gahanna last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 22 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 20 Jan 2023. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
Who operates The Laurels of Gahanna?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care. The CMS ownership file names Laurel Health Care Company for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
What does the Special Focus status mean for The Laurels of Gahanna?
CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.