Blanchester, OH

Laurels Of Blanchester, The

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

839 East Cherry Street, Blanchester, OH

(937) 783-4911

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

47

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1981-03-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

84 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.54

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.08

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.14

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.76

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.62

RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.13

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.39

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.55

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.87

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.33

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,182

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

51.19

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0055

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

5.37

Baseline 17.22% · Performance 18.95% · Measure score 5.37 · Achievement 5.37 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.26

Baseline 5.81% · Performance 6.56% · Measure score 4.26 · Achievement 4.26 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

9.31

Baseline 51.11% · Performance 25.64% · Measure score 9.31 · Achievement 9.31 · Improvement 9

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.54

Baseline 3.17 hours · Performance 3.52 hours · Measure score 1.54 · Achievement 1.54 · Improvement 0.84

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	11.17%	10.72% 0.4 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 89 · Observed rate 11.24% · Lower 95% interval 7.15%
Discharge to community	58.07%	50.57% 7.5 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 87 · Observed rate 56.32% · Lower 95% interval 48.29%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.95	1.02 0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	98.36%	95.27% 3.1 pts better	Numerator 60 · Denominator 61
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 61
Discharge self-care score	56.52%	53.69% 2.8 pts better	Numerator 26 · Denominator 46
Discharge mobility score	60.87%	50.94% 9.9 pts better	Numerator 28 · Denominator 46
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	4.92%	2.29% 2.6 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 61 · Adjusted rate 5.24%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.56%	7.12% 0.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 50 · Observed rate 4% · Lower 95% interval 3.55%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 51
Staff flu vaccination coverage	7.41%	42% 34.6 pts worse	Numerator 6 · Denominator 81
Discharge function score	73.91%	56.45% 17.5 pts better	Numerator 34 · Denominator 46
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 36 · Denominator 36
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	8.57%	25.2% 16.6 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 35

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	92.4% 7.6 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	70.3%	94.5% 24.2 pts worse	95.5% 25.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 70.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.2%	3.3% 1.1 pts better	3.3% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.7%	26.1% 24.4 pts better	11.4% 9.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.6%	6.2% 2.4 pts worse	5.4% 3.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 8.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	41.4%	25.4% 16 pts worse	19.6% 21.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.0% · Q2 42.9% · Q3 44.4% · Q4 48.4% · 4Q avg 41.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	3.0%	11.5% 8.5 pts better	16.7% 13.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	9.3%	7.7% 1.6 pts worse	16.3% 7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 9.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	5.7%	6.2% 0.5 pts better	14.9% 9.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	0.5% 0.5 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.6%	21.7% 1.9 pts worse	19.8% 3.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.9% · Q2 31.5% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 23.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.8%	3.7% 1.1 pts worse	5.1% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.3%	78.1% 20.2 pts better	81.7% 16.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.0% · Q2 97.2% · Q3 99.1% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	1.8%	12.5% 10.7 pts better	12.0% 10.2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8% · Observed 1.8% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.3%	75.6% 21.7 pts better	79.7% 17.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	16.4%	25.1% 8.7 pts better	23.9% 7.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.4% · Observed 17.5% · Expected 25.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-04-18 · Fire 2022-04-18

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-07-11 · Fire 2019-07-11

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-05-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2022-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2019-08-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-08-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2019-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-08-27

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-30

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-18

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-06-07