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The Laurels of Heath
717 South 30th Street, Heath, OH 43056
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.
The Laurels of Heath, in Heath, Ohio, is certified for 150 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 60 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 20, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Licking Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 60 | 41 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 44.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.8% | 43.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 15 Sep 2025, 11 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×46 E ×10 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 20 Oct 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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 | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2025 | Payment denial | — | 12 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.8%, RNs 23.1%; 2 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 | 5.3% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: The Laurels Of Heath, Llc. Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ohio Operations Group, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2018 |
| Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/30/2018 |
| Laurel Health Care Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Laurel Health Care Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
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 Licking County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Johnstown | 80 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7.5 | — | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Otterbein At Granville | Granville | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 27.3 | — | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare Newark North Inc. | Newark | 75 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 54.7 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare Newark South Inc. | Newark | 47 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 51.1 | $252K | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Arlington Care Center | Newark | 110 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 10.0 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr | Newark | 99 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 57 | 57.6 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Pataskala Oaks Care Center | Pataskala | 86 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 44.2 | $12K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Newark Nursing & Rehab | Newark | 145 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 61 | 42.1 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Licking County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Laurels of Heath been cited for?
60 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has The Laurels of Heath been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Laurels of Heath compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Laurels of Heath?
It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Laurel Ohio Operations Group, LLC, Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc. and Laurel Health Care Company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Laurels of Heath last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Sep 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.