Laurels of Worthington, the
Medicare-certified1030 HIGH ST, Worthington, OH 43085
Skilled Nursing
Medicare & Medicaid certifiedSprinkler systemsBoth & family councilSkilled nursing & rehabilitation+1 more
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About Laurels of Norworth the
The Laurels of Norworth brings together skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Worthington, Ohio, with a focus on personalized recovery care. Our clinical team supports patients through post-acute transitions with evidence-based therapies and compassionate attention to each individual's healing goals.
Community at a glance
Capacity
126 residents
Location
Worthington, OH
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
6830 NORTH HIGH STREET, Worthington, Ohio 43085
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 23, 2026, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.3).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 21 minutes with each resident a day, below the Ohio average of 3 hours 41 minutes.
Medicare fined Laurels of Norworth the 2 times in the last three years, $51,991 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 21 minutesBelow the Ohio average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 44 minutesAbove the Ohio average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 25%Below the Ohio average |
Inspections
23 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
February 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2026Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2026
December 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Sep 4, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026
February 19, 2025 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 28, 2025Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 28, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2025Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 28, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 28, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 28, 2025Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2025Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2025Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 28, 2025Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 28, 2025Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)AdministrationPlan to fix it accepted
November 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024
March 25, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $51,991 in the last three years.
- December 10, 2025Fine: $14,800
- March 25, 2024Fine: $37,191
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Laurel Health Care Company of North Worthington
- Medicare-certified beds
- 126
- Average residents per day
- 119
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- June 25, 1969
- Part of a chain
- Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, 81 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 365222
Location
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6830 NORTH HIGH STREETWorthington, OH 43085
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Questions about Laurels of Norworth the
How did Laurels of Norworth the do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 23, 2026 and cited 5 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Laurels of Norworth the?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 21 minutes with each resident per day, including 44 minutes from registered nurses. 25% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Laurels of Norworth the been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Laurels of Norworth the 2 times in the last three years, totaling $51,991.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.