Nursing home · Columbus, OH
The Laurels of Walden Park
5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229 · (614) 846-5420
The Laurels of Walden Park is a 225-bed for-profit nursing home in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1978. On average it cares for 207 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care, a group of 80 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Ohio is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Ohio avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.99 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.75 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.54 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 13, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 20 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 15 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $114,649 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: The Laurels of Walden Park, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of The Laurels of Walden Park?
CMS rates The Laurels of Walden Park 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Laurels of Walden Park have?
225 certified beds, with an average of 207 residents a day.
Does The Laurels of Walden Park accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for The Laurels of Walden Park?
(614) 846-5420. Address: 5700 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).