Laurels of Norworth
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Worthington, OH
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Laurels of Norworth

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Worthington, OH
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Laurels of Norworth accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Laurels of Norworth

The Laurels of Norworth is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Located in Worthington, Ohio, this state-of-the-art facility offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. From short-term rehabilitation to long-term care, their experienced team of professionals is committed to promoting healing, independence, and overall well-being.

At Laurels of Norworth, residents benefit from a comprehensive array of amenities designed to enhance their comfort and quality of life. Their spacious and inviting accommodations provide a welcoming environment for relaxation and recovery. With chef-prepared meals, engaging social activities, and personalized care plans, residents can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Additionally, their facility offers specialized therapy programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, aimed at maximizing mobility and functional independence. With compassionate care and a commitment to excellence, Laurels of Norworth is dedicated to helping residents thrive and achieve their highest level of wellness.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 68.6% Below OH avg. ▼ 68.6% Below OH avg.OH average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.3% Below OH avg. ▼ 64.3% Below OH avg.OH average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 63.8% Above OH avg. ▲ 63.8% Above OH avg.OH average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 8.2% Below OH avg. ▼ 8.2% Below OH avg.OH average: 4.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Ohio averages

Rank #83 / 175Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 175 homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 175 Ohio facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 83rd out of 175 homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 23m

5% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
45m
+18% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
32m
−46% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 6m
Avg State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
2h 56m
−11% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−8% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
32m
+29% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 28m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Similar occupancy to the Ohio average: 82.4%
Occupancy rate
84.1% Rank #84 / 136Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 136 homes we track in Ohio for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 136. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day
106
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
124 days
Bed community size
126-bed community Rank #32 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 307 homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
30 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #256 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th out of 675 homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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License Details

CMS Certification Number365222

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2019 · 7 years of data
Total health inspections 10

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations
45 Rank #145 / 178Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th out of 178 homes we track in Ohio for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio State average, with a ranking across all 178 OH facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Ohio average 30.9

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #104 / 178Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 178 homes we track in Ohio for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 178 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Ohio average 4.59


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

33 of 45 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 12 of 45 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
1
233% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious health citations
2
122% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

1 critical citation Ohio average: 0.3

2 serious citations Ohio average: 0.9

41 moderate citations Ohio average: 29

1 minor citation Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 7 years)
Administration minor citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 128
Employees 105
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.11 : 1
45% fewer staff per resident than Ohio average
Ohio average ratio: 2.04 : 1 Ohio average ratio: 2.04 : 1See full Ohio ranking
Avg staff/day 53
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Ohio average
Ohio average: 8.1 hours Ohio average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Ohio ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 40,631

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 14 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 14 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 56 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 56
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8.1%

3,272 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5605621,20092100%8.4
Registered Nurse140145,58092100%11.9
Licensed Practical Nurse140144,51292100%8.5
RN Director of Nursing4041,8326470%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,1079199%6
Physical Therapy Assistant0338397076%7
Speech Language Pathologist0448187379%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist4378186368%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015536571%8.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0445047480%6.1
Dental Services Staff2024575863%7.2
Dietitian1014576874%6.7
Administrator1014485661%8
Nurse Practitioner1014445661%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0114355863%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide0443364852%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0221863033%6.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011574043%1.4
Medical Director011482426%2
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $52K Rank #157 / 178Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 178 homes we track in Ohio for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Ohio average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 178 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25% lower than Ohio average

Ohio average: $69K

Number of fines 2
8% more fines than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $52K
Ohio average $69K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 25, 2024
$37K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 18, 2023
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.0
15% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.9
9% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Ohio avg: 4.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.5%
25% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.7%
25% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.4%
20% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.1%
38% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
42% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
15% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
94% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.5%
24% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
5% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
5% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Average Ohio avg: 2.4 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.5%
21% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
56% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.2%
21% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.5%
6% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 25.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.6%
55% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.8%
127% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 53.9%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 48.6%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 115
Medicare
5
4.3% of residents
Medicaid
80
69.6% of residents
Private pay or other
30
26.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.6M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.2M Rank #40 / 172Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 172 homes we track in Ohio. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.6M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.1M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #17 / 172Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 172 homes we track in Ohio. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.4M 68.5% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #19 / 172Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 172 homes we track in Ohio. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.8M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.

Admissions
307 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 67%
Medicaid 18%
Discharges
339 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 57%
Medicaid 30%

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Worthington's city center to Laurels of Norworth's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.79 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Carmel St. Ann's)

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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Ohio average is: 55.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
The Laurels of Worthington
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Worthington
95
Facility 95
OH AVG 75
Rank #87 / 307
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #15 / 136
+15%
3.83
Facility 3.83
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #48 / 175
-37%+8%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #117 / 178
4.5
Facility 4.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #104 / 178
-90A+
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 42
Rank #199 / 675
Jessica Tonnesen
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #67 / 172
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #40 / 172
65.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #29 / 172
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Laurels of Norworth
NH
AL
HOS
MC
Worthington (Worthington Estates East)
126
Facility 126
OH AVG 75
Rank #32 / 307
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #84 / 136
+2%
3.38
Facility 3.38
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #83 / 175
+18%-5%
$51.9k
Facility $51.9k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #157 / 178
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #145 / 178
4.5
Facility 4.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #104 / 178
3106A+
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 42
Rank #256 / 675
Thomas Widney
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #40 / 172
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #17 / 172
68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #19 / 172
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Ohio

Laurels of Norworth is located in Worthington, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OH

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)
General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+
General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OH

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OH

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OH

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OH

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OH

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
OH

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county
Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.
OH

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits
Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurels of Norworth

What neighborhood is Laurels of Norworth in?

Laurels of Norworth is in the Worthington Estates East neighborhood of Worthington.

Is Laurels of Norworth in a walkable area?

Laurels of Norworth has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Laurels of Norworth?

Laurels of Norworth's occupancy is 91.2%.

How long has Laurels of Norworth been in business?

Laurels of Norworth has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Laurels of Norworth?

No, Laurels of Norworth has a no-pet policy.

Does Laurels of Norworth operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Laurels of Norworth is registered as a for-profit in OH.

Has Laurels of Norworth had any citations?

Laurels of Norworth has had 47 reported citations since 2019 according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).

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