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HomeOhioThe Laurels of Walden Park

The Laurels of Walden Park

5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 432296148465420WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(164 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
225
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $112,653

How The Laurels of Walden Park Compares in Ohio

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
OH average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
OH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
OH average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.92 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.73 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
29.6%
OH average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Ohio average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.73 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.64.
Staff turnover is 29.6%, lower than the Ohio average of 48.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
25
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 27, 2023
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Franklin County 65+
164,663
12.5% of county
County Population
1,318,149
Franklin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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The Laurels of Walden Park is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Ohio with 225 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
225
Avg Residents/Day
209
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 24, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Franklin
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
169.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (53)

F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0773Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Nov 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 23 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$112,653
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineNov 26, 2024
$10,980
FineAug 13, 2025
$101,673
Payment DenialAug 13, 2025
62 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.10 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.10 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.92 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.6%
RN Turnover
34.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LAUREL OHIO OPERATIONS GROUP, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 2018
LAUREL HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 30, 2018
LAUREL ACQUISITION HOLDING CORPORATIONINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2018
KHAN, ANISMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 30, 2018
QAZI, MOHAMMADMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 30, 2018
LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2018
MASON, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
QAZI, MOHAMMADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 30, 2018
SLAYBAUGH, RANDALLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
QAZI, MOHAMMADTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 18, 2018
LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 27, 2025
KHAN, ANISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 30, 2018
MASON, JAMESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 6, 2022
QAZI, MOHAMMADADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 30, 2018
SLAYBAUGH, RANDALLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
STOBB, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 30, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Laurels of Walden Park and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
The Laurels of Walden Park
Columbus, OHCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $112,653
Forest Hills Center
Columbus, OH1.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Westerwood Rehabilitation
Columbus, OH2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Laurels of Worthington, the
Worthington, OH2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Wesley Glen Health Services Corp
Columbus, OH2.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Laurels of Norworth the
Worthington, OH2.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $51,871
Westerville Post Acute.
Westerville, OH3.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $315,699
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Laurels of Walden Park
Columbus, OH · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$112,653
Forest Hills Center
Columbus, OH
1.8 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Westerwood Rehabilitation
Columbus, OH
2.1 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Laurels of Worthington, the
Worthington, OH
2.4 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Wesley Glen Health Services Corp
Columbus, OH
2.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Laurels of Norworth the
Worthington, OH
2.6 mi1/51/54/5$51,871
Westerville Post Acute.
Westerville, OH
3.4 mi1/51/53/5$315,699

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Laurels of Walden Park?▾
The Laurels of Walden Park has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does The Laurels of Walden Park cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Laurels of Walden Park participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Laurels of Walden Park had any health inspection violations?▾
The Laurels of Walden Park had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 13, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $112,653.
What are the staffing levels at The Laurels of Walden Park?▾
The Laurels of Walden Park provides 3.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 1.10 LPN hours, and 2.10 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.6%.
How many beds does The Laurels of Walden Park have?▾
The Laurels of Walden Park has 225 certified beds with an average of 209 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Laurels of Walden Park?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 3 in Columbus. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Laurels of Walden Park?▾
On Google Maps, The Laurels of Walden Park has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 164 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care

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