Laurels of Blanchester, the
839 East Cherry Street · Blanchester, OH · 45107 · 9377834911
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 7, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
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 August 27, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 27, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365552 · certified since March 6, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.