Laurels Of Blanchester, The
Blanchester, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365552) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (937) 783-4911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Blanchester in Blanchester, OH has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Laurels Of Blanchester reports total nurse staffing of 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
The Laurels Of Blanchester has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Blanchester is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Blanchester, Clinton County, Ohio. The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average of 47.2 residents. It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since March 1981. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.41 per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged in the supplied data for this facility.
The Laurels Of Blanchester is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars, notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Laurels Of Blanchester has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.41 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 39.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average of 47.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since March 6, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating built from health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; this facility scores 5, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9377834911 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9377834911 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365552?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.