About Laurels Of West Columbus, TheLaurels Of West Columbus, The is located at 441 Norton Road, Columbus, OH, reachable at (614) 812-1200. This For profit – Individual facility operates 97.0 certified beds and serves an average of 86 residents per day. It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care network (84 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2021-01-25. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Laurels Of West Columbus, The may be considered for families with limited options in Columbus, OH, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightLaurels Of West Columbus, The currently provides 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 67.6%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 15 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Laurels Of West Columbus, The with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $33,365. 48 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Laurels Of West Columbus, The ranks 10581st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 813th out of 922 nursing homes. In Columbus, it ranks 29th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,795 nationally and RN hours rank #7,723 nationally (#522 in OH).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
OH State Rank
Note
2022
2.94
#12,073 / 14,703
#707 / 922
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
3.57
#7,244 / 14,703
#328 / 922
Above average
2024
3.68
#6,612 / 14,703
#325 / 922
Above average
2025
3.78
#6,255 / 14,703
#299 / 922
Above average
2026
3.63
#7,795 / 14,703
#415 / 922
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
OH State Rank
Note
2022
0.55
#7,827 / 14,703
#478 / 922
Below average
2023
0.30
#12,072 / 14,703
#790 / 922
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.34
#11,709 / 14,703
#800 / 922
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.40
#10,812 / 14,703
#755 / 922
Below average
2026
0.55
#7,723 / 14,703
#522 / 922
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Laurels Of West Columbus, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2021-01-25. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (614) 812-1200 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Laurels Of West Columbus, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 64.4/100, placing it #10581 of 14703 facilities nationally and #813 of 922 in Ohio. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Laurels Of West Columbus, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 33 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 7 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 58 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 67.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
⚠️ CMS has flagged Laurels Of West Columbus, The with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $33,365. 48 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $33,365, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 137.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Laurels Of West Columbus, The ranks 10581st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 813th out of 922 nursing homes. In Columbus, it ranks 29th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,795 nationally and RN hours rank #7,723 nationally (#522 in OH). Our composite quality score of 64.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Columbus, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/ohio/columbus/
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