LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE
839 EAST CHERRY STREET, Blanchester, OH 45107
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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How LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE Compares
LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Blanchester, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.9%) is below the Ohio average of 8.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Blanchester, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.9% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8% (78% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.4% (56% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.6% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (50% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE with other nursing homes in Blanchester.
How is LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.9% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Blanchester
Blanchester sits in Clinton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,113 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $54,683
- Median home value
- $139,100
Demographics for Clinton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Blanchester.
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