LAURELS OF NORWORTH THE in Worthington, OH has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.37 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3659.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
0.62
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.9%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
91.2%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $51,871 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 25, 2024
$37,191
Federal fine
Oct 18, 2023
$14,680
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 83 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
111 residents on an average day (88% of 126 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 57 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.