Franklin County nursing home profile
THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA
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What does CMS report about THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA at a glance?
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112 certified beds · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid certified
What stands out in the CMS data for THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA?
A short, field-derived read of the measures surfaced on this page.
How does staffing look in the CMS payroll data?
Daily payroll data supports the staffing, weekend and temporary-staff measurements.
| Measure | Here | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing turnover | 52% | 48.7% |
| RN turnover | 45.8% | not benchmarked |
| Administrators departed, 12 mo | 0 | not benchmarked |
| Hours from temporary staff | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Days with no RN on site | 0% | not benchmarked |
What did recent inspections cite, and is official narrative available?
CMS Health Deficiencies rows stay the citation spine. CMS Form 2567 inspection content is shown for this facility's cited F-tags and survey dates.
| Tag | Plain English | Previous | Latest | Sev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F0609 | Timely report suspected resident-safety incidents or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0695 | CMS deficiency tag | prior cycle | latest cycle | |
| F0697 | CMS deficiency tag | prior cycle | latest cycle | |
| F0698 | CMS deficiency tag | prior cycle | latest cycle |
| Date | Tag | Category | Sev | Found how | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-03 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | standard | 2024-07-11 |
| 2024-06-03 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | complaint | 2024-07-11 |
| 2024-06-03 | F0687 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | standard | 2024-07-11 |
F0656 · 2024-06-03 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0684 · 2024-06-03 · severity G
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0687 · 2024-06-03 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
This section preserves official CMS inspection text matched to this facility from the current provider page source.
Inspection Report: 2024-06-03 This report is the official CMS Statement of Deficiencies (Form 2567) filed after the most recent health inspection. Each 34 is a federal standard the facility failed to meet. Read the full inspection report Survey: 2026-01-15 | Tag F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. --- Survey: 2026-01-15 | Tag F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. --- Survey: 2026-01-15 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2026-01-15 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0628 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0801 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0802 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. --- Survey: 2025-08-20 | Tag F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | Severity: E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0687 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate foot care. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. --- Survey: 2024-06-03 | Tag F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. --- Survey: 2025-01-07 | Tag F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. --- Survey: 2024-10-22 | Tag F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. --- Survey: 2024-09-30 | Tag F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. --- Survey: 2024-07-11 | Tag F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0565 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: C Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0700 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Severity: F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. --- Survey: 2023-01-20 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2024-02-05 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2023-10-06 | Tag F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. --- Survey: 2023-10-06 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2023-10-06 | Tag F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. --- Survey: 2023-10-06 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2023-06-26 | Tag F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. --- Survey: 2023-04-04 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2023-04-04 | Tag F0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. --- Survey: 2023-04-04 | Tag F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: C Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: F Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. --- Survey: 2020-01-30 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Data reflects the most recent available inspection.
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Who does CMS report as owning or operating this facility?
Ownership data is shown as CMS-reported structure. Low-confidence chain claims are suppressed.
| Owner | Type | Role | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL OHIO OPERATIONS GROUP, LLC | organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | not reported |
| LAUREL HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, INC. | organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | not reported |
| ADKINS, FRANK | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| KHAN, ANIS | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANY | organization | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| SLAYBAUGH, RANDALL | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| STOBB, DAVID | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| LAUREL ACQUISITION HOLDING CORPORATION | organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | not reported | — |
| KHAN, ANIS | individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | not reported | — |
| QAZI, MOHAMMAD | individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | not reported | — |
| Other homes, same owner | State | Stars | Turnover | Fines 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURELS OF WEST COLUMBUS, THE | OH | 1 | 60.7% | $26,685 |
| THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK | OH | 1 | 29.6% | $112,653 |
What questions should you bring on a facility tour?
Use these as practical questions for a facility tour or follow-up call.
| Because the data shows | Ask them |
|---|---|
| 12 deficiencies were cited at two or more inspections in a row | “What specifically changed after the last inspection, and may I see the plan of correction?” |
| Weekend staffing runs 16% below weekday staffing | “Who is on the floor on a Saturday night, and how many residents does each aide cover then?” |
| Infection prevention and control was cited at consecutive inspections | “Who runs your infection prevention program, and what changed after the most recent citation?” |
| CMS assessed $164,617 in fines over three years | “What were the most recent fines for, and what did you change in response?” |
| Pressure sore rate is 4.6% against 3.4% statewide | “How often are residents who cannot move on their own repositioned, and who checks that it happened?” |
| This facility is one of 82 run by the same owner group | “Who makes staffing and budget decisions for this building, the administrator here or the corporate office?” |
Which nearby facilities are reasonable alternatives to compare?
This facility stays first, followed by nearby facilities in the current verified provider page set.
| Facility | Miles | Stars | RN min | Turnover | Went home | Readmit | Fines 3yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA (this one) | 0 | 2 | 56 | 52% | Not reported | — | $164,617 |
| NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER | 1.3 | 2 | 49 | 42.5% | Not reported | — | $12,149 |
| WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION | 4.4 | 5 | 51 | 30.8% | Not reported | — | $0 |
| FOREST HILLS CENTER | 4.5 | 3 | 2 | 25% | Not reported | — | $0 |
| ALLBRIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER | 5.7 | 2 | 23 | Not reported | — | — | $0 |
| MOTHER ANGELINE MCCRORY MANOR | 5.8 | 1 | 55 | 48.2% | Not reported | — | $0 |
| MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER | 6.4 | 5 | 55 | 21.4% | Not reported | — | $0 |
| WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP | 8.3 | 5 | 84 | 42.3% | Not reported | — | $0 |
Where did this provider data come from, and how can it be corrected?
| Dataset | Released | Cadence |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home Chain Performance Measures Jun 2026 | 2026-07-15 | periodic |
| Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| SNF Cost Report 2023 | 2025-12-19 | annual |
| Health Deficiencies | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| PBJ Daily Nurse Staffing Q1 2026 | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| Penalties | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| Provider Information | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| Medicare Claims Quality Measures | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| MDS Quality Measures | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| Ownership | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| SNF CHOW Q2 2026 | 2026-07-27 | quarterly |
| Special Focus Facility list + candidate list via Provider Information Special Focus Status field | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| Survey Summary | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
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