Columbus, OH

The Laurels Of Walden Park

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $167,400 in total fines with 24 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH

(614) 846-5420

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

225

Certified beds

Average residents

207

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1978-07-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.96

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.15

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.34

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

23%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.1	1.8 0.7 pts better	1.9 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.1	1.8 0.7 pts better	1.8 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.5%	92.4% 2.1 pts better	93.4% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.6%	94.5% 4.1 pts better	95.5% 3.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.7%	3.3% 1.6 pts better	3.3% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	2.0%	26.1% 24.1 pts better	11.4% 9.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.3%	6.2% 1.9 pts better	5.4% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.4%	25.4% 4 pts better	19.6% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	7.2%	11.5% 4.3 pts better	16.7% 9.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	2.5%	0.1% 2.4 pts worse	0.1% 2.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	2.9%	7.7% 4.8 pts better	16.3% 13.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	2.0%	6.2% 4.2 pts better	14.9% 12.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.2% 0.1 pts worse	1.0% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.7%	0.5% 0.2 pts worse	1.7% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	16.8%	21.7% 4.9 pts better	19.8% 3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.3%	3.7% 0.6 pts worse	5.1% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	61.8%	78.1% 16.3 pts worse	81.7% 19.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	15.1%	12.5% 2.6 pts worse	12.0% 3.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.6%	1.2% 0.6 pts better	1.6% 1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	79.7%	75.6% 4.1 pts better	79.7% About the same	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.8%	25.1% 1.3 pts better	23.9% 0.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-13 · Fire 2025-08-13

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-27 · Fire 2023-04-27

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-08 · Fire 2022-11-08

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

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 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

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 2023-05-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-05-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2022-12-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-02-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-12-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-08

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-09

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-11

G · Actual harm 2025-08-13

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13