The Laurels Of Forest Glenn
Garner, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345389) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $182,083 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (919) 772-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of about 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Laurels Of Forest Glenn reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
The Laurels Of Forest Glenn has 3 federal fines on record totaling $182,083.00, along with 1 payment denial. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Forest Glenn is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since June 28, 1991. It maintains 120 certified beds with an average of 108.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. This overall figure combines a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.39, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 40.2%.
CMS penalty records show 3 fines totaling $182,083.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded for this facility. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation in the data provided for this facility.
The Laurels Of Forest Glenn is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars. CMS data indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of about 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $182,083.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average of 108.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 28, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars) reflecting all of these.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9197728888 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 9197728888 to arrange a visit.
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/345389?state=NC.
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.