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
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
The Laurels of Middletown in Middletown, OH has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Key signals are a 2-star staffing rating with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.59 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), a 3-star health inspection rating with recent citations, a 5-star quality measures rating, and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5928 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 3.5928.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 2.10
- Weekend nursing
- 3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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
11.5%11.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%2.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.3%3.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.6%8.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5%4.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.3%12.7%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
38.4%34.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%1.2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.3%38.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.2%40.3%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
89.8%86.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.8%91.4%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
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2018
Now operated by The Laurels of Middletown, previously Residence at Kensington Place.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 82 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 95.6 residents on an average day (88% of 109 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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.