The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK
COLUMBUS, OH · Medicare-certified · 225 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK (COLUMBUS, OH) has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection results and 3-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $167,400 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9577 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $167,400recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9577.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
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
6.4%7.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%5.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%2.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
2.6%2.1%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.3%2.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.7%1.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.6%23.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.2%16.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.6%22.1%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
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.3%97.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.5%68.6%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
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 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 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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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $156,420 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,980 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $167,400 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 62 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 13, 2025
- $156,420
Federal fine
Aug 13, 2025
- $10,980
Federal fine
Nov 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 83 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 206.6 residents on an average day (92% of 225 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.