The Laurels Of Heath
Heath, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365466) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (740) 522-1171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Heath has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
The Laurels of Heath reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
The Laurels of Heath has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does report 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Laurels of Heath is a for-profit nursing home located in Heath, Licking County, Ohio, certified for 150 beds with an average daily census of 107.4 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and has held certification since 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.92, including 0.58 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does report 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
The Laurels of Heath is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
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 Heath has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover of 37.8% and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total), but records show 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 150 beds with an average daily census of 107.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 10, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with this facility scoring 1, 1, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (740) 522-1171 or 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 (740) 522-1171 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365466?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.