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The Laurels of Walden Park
5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229
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 Walden Park, in Columbus, Ohio, is certified for 225 beds under for-profit, limited liability company 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 4.
Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 21, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $115K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 29.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Franklin Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 53 | 38 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.6 | 48.7 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.6% | 46.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $114,649 | $13,870 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (57 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: 13 Aug 2025, 27 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×44 E ×5 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 9 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | 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 | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | 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 | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 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 | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 8 Nov 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | Payment denial | — | 62 days |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Fine | $103,669 | |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Fine | $10,980 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 29.6%, RNs 34.1%; 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 | 2.3% | 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 | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.6% | 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 Walden Park, 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 Acquisition Holding Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 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 Franklin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Hilliard | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 25.3 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Highbanks Care Center | Columbus | 56 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 28.6 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Majestic Care of Columbus LLC | Columbus | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 20.0 | $111K | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Mohun Health Care Center | Columbus | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16.7 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Robert A Barnes Center | Reynoldsburg | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 84.0 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Trueman Pointe Care Center | Hilliard | 72 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15.3 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Wesley Glen Health Services Corp | Columbus | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.4 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Wesley Woods At New Albany | New Albany | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 75.0 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
All 57 facilities in Franklin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Laurels of Walden Park been cited for?
53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has The Laurels of Walden Park been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $115K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at The Laurels of Walden Park 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 Walden Park?
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 Ohio Operations Group, LLC, Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc. and Laurel Acquisition Holding Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Laurels of Walden Park last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Aug 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.