Laurels Of Norworth The
Worthington, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365222) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $51,871
Phone: (614) 888-4553 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Norworth has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Ohio's state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Laurels of Norworth reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.7%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
The Laurels of Norworth has 2 federal fines on record totaling $51,871.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
The Laurels of Norworth is a for-profit nursing home in Worthington, Ohio (Franklin County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 25, 1969. It maintains 126 certified beds with an average of 118.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.34790 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73803 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 24.7%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $51,871.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
The facility is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.8 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review this facility's full inspection history directly on CMS Care Compare, particularly given the low overall and health inspection ratings, to make an informed decision. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
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 Norworth has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34790 hours per resident per day, including 0.73803 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 24.7%; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $51,871.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided 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 has 126 certified beds and an average of 118.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 25, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6148884553 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6148884553 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365222?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.