The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE LAURELS OF MIDDLETOWN
MIDDLETOWN, OH · Medicare-certified · 109 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars. THE LAURELS OF MIDDLETOWN has solid quality measures (5/5) and no fines in the last 24 months, but staffing is low at 3.55 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and recent inspection issues included accident hazards/supervision, pain management, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5469 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5469.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.16
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.2%8.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.3%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11%6.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%1.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.7%3.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
46.3%36.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.5%24.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%32.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%98.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.7%94.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited January 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — 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 provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
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 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 83 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 94.1 residents on an average day (86% of 109 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.