For profit - Corporation ·
112 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (84 facilities)
2
Overall CMS Rating
★★☆☆☆
The Laurels Of Gahanna is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Columbus, Ohio. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, above the Ohio average of 3.72. Its most recent inspection on Jun 3, 2024 cited 34 deficiencies. Note: it is a CMS Special Focus Facility under enhanced oversight.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate. CMS has identified this facility for enhanced oversight.
3 fines totaling $179,297 in CMS records.
4 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health Inspections
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
How The Laurels Of Gahanna compares
This facility vs. the Ohio and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Ohio avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.77
3.72
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.04
0.63
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.07
2.14
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
47.3%
49.8%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
34.0
10.2
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.77
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.04
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.66
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.07
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.40
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
47.3%
Registered Nurses
17.4%
Administrator Changes3 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jun 3, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
34
Total Deficiencies Found
360
Health Inspection Score
3
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at The Laurels Of Gahanna
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 20, 2025
About This Facility
Address
5151 North Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43230
CMS Certification #
366457
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
112
Avg Residents/Day
104.1
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2017-10-23
Chain
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (84 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
84
Facilities Nationwide
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care operates 84 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives The Laurels Of Gahanna an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
The Laurels Of Gahanna reports 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Ohio average of 3.72.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 34 deficiencies. This facility is on CMS's Special Focus list for enhanced oversight.
The Laurels Of Gahanna is certified for 112 beds.
Admissions at The Laurels Of Gahanna
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (614) 337-1066. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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