ElderGrade
D

53.4/100

Below average

The Laurels Of Walden Park

5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229

CMS 1/5 stars #40 of 57 in Franklin County (614) 846-5420
Certified beds
225
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $112,653 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16.4/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.6 for 33 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.73 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 30% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $112,653 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.92 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.73 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 29.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 53 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 13, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Oct 9, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 9, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Aug 13, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

F Aug 13, 2025 F0925 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 13, 2025 F0578 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 13, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 13, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 13, 2025 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE, which operates 82 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LAUREL ACQUISITION HOLDING CORPORATION Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KHAN, ANIS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANY Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MASON, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SLAYBAUGH, RANDALL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANY Organization ADP OF THE SNF
KHAN, ANIS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MASON, JAMES Individual ADP OF THE SNF
QAZI, MOHAMMAD Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Laurels Of Walden Park

What is the ElderGrade for The Laurels Of Walden Park? +

The Laurels Of Walden Park holds an ElderGrade of D (53.4 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Laurels Of Walden Park? +

Residents receive an average of 3.92 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Laurels Of Walden Park been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 53 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Laurels Of Walden Park accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Laurels Of Walden Park is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.