Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK
COLUMBUS, OH · 225 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 13, 2025
CMS Certification Number 365379 · first certified July 1978
Ownership
Operated by CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed July 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from KARL HC, LLC
Position within OH
24 citations — more than 75% of the 922 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 20–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 889 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 24 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 24 |
| Median facility in OH | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2022 | 8 |
| April 27, 2023 | 5 |
| August 13, 2025 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2023-04-27 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2022-11-08 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Egress Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 13, 2025 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (September 9, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2025) |
April 27, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2023) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2023) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2023) |
November 8, 2022 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Waiver has been granted (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 1, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 1, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 1, 2022) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 1, 2022) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Waiver has been granted |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 1, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.