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The Laurels Of Gahanna

84 federal citations on record , and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $179,297.

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Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
84
Total citations
50
Last 3 years
8
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$179,297
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care32 Resident Rights11 Medication & Pharmacy11 Care Planning9 Nutrition & Dietary8

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6845 F6864 F6564 F7554 F8804

Citation history

84 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 15, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Jan 15, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Jan 15, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jan 15, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jan 7, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Sep 30, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Jun 3, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 3, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard
Jun 3, 2024F687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard
Jun 3, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Feb 5, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Oct 6, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Oct 6, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Oct 6, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Oct 6, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jun 26, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Apr 4, 2023F761Ensure 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.EComplaint
Apr 4, 2023F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DComplaint
Apr 4, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 20, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Jan 20, 2023F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard
Jan 20, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Jan 20, 2023F688Provide 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.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Jan 20, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Jan 20, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jan 20, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.CStandard
Jan 20, 2023F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard
Jan 20, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
Jan 30, 2020F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jan 30, 2020F761Ensure 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.FStandard
Jan 30, 2020F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Jan 30, 2020F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.CStandard
Jan 30, 2020F584Honor 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.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Jan 30, 2020F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $179,297 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 28 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Sep 30, 2024Fine$62,221—
Jun 3, 2024Fine$102,396—
Jun 3, 2024Payment Denial—Jun 29, 2024 · 28 days
Jun 26, 2023Fine$14,680—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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