The Laurels Of Walden Park
Columbus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365379) · 225 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $114,649 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (614) 846-5420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Walden Park in Columbus, OH has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Laurels Of Walden Park reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
The Laurels Of Walden Park has 2 federal fines on record totaling $114,649.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Walden Park is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, first approved for certification on July 24, 1978. The facility is certified for 225 beds and reports an average of 209.0 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Laurels Of Walden Park holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.92 per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $114,649.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and current ratings directly on CMS Care Compare, as data is subject to periodic updates.
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 Walden Park has an 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 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a 29.6% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $114,649.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 225 beds and reports an average of 209.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities averaging a 2.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 24, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (614) 846-5420 and verify current services 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 (614) 846-5420 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365379?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.