LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE
1030 HIGH ST, Worthington, OH 43085
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How LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE Compares
LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE is a 95-bed for-profit nursing facility in Worthington, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.1%) is above the Ohio average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 95 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Worthington, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.3% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2% (78% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4% (110% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 6.3% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (75% 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 WORTHINGTON, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE with other nursing homes in Worthington.
How is LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE addressing its health inspections 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 WORTHINGTON, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.3% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 95 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON, THE's rating advantage in Worthington?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Worthington
Worthington sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 156,727 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 34.2 years
- Median household income
- $62,352
- Median home value
- $185,900
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Worthington.
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