The Laurels Of Gahanna
Columbus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366457) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $394,237 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (614) 337-1066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Gahanna has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
The Laurels Of Gahanna reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.0%.
CMS records show The Laurels Of Gahanna has 3 federal fines totaling $394,237.00 and 2 payment denials on file. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Gahanna is a 112-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Columbus (Franklin County), Ohio, with an average of 102.5 residents. It is operated as a For profit - Corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on 2017-10-23.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure rating of 5, and staffing rating of 4. The overall rating falls below the state average.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.0%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $394,237.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality and subjects them to increased inspection frequency. No abuse icon is currently listed for this facility in the provided data.
The Laurels Of Gahanna is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.8. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours, with a 52.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $394,237.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon listed in the data, but this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 112 beds and has an average of 102.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on 2017-10-23.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2), health inspections (1), staffing (4), and quality measures (5), each on a 1-5 star scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6143371066 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 6143371066 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366457?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.