Laurels Of West Columbus, The
Columbus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366481) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,345
Phone: (614) 812-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of West Columbus has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
The Laurels of West Columbus reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.7%, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
The Laurels of West Columbus has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,345.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Laurels of West Columbus is a 97-bed skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with an average of 90.3 residents. It is a for-profit facility owned by an individual and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 25, 2021. It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported.
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 West Columbus has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.7%; its CMS staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 97 beds with an average of 90.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 25, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 1 (overall), 1 (health inspection), 1 (staffing), and 4 (quality measures).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at (614) 812-1200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (614) 812-1200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366481?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.