THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA
5151 NORTH HAMILTON ROAD, Columbus, OH 43230
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA Compares
THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA is a 112-bed for-profit nursing facility in Columbus, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.9%) is below the Ohio average of 9.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 31 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbus, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.9% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (59% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA with other nursing homes in Columbus.
How is THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.9% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 112 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA lag behind other Columbus options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 31 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Columbus
Columbus 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 Columbus.
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