The Laurels of Middletown
751 Kensington Street · Middletown, OH · 45044 · 5134243511
109 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
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 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide 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.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2021
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 26, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 26, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 26, 2019 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365457 · certified since March 20, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.