The Laurels of Heath

The Laurels of Heath sits over on S 30th Street in Heath, Ohio, offering care for seniors and folks who need skilled nursing or help with memory issues like dementia and Alzheimer's, and it has 150 certified beds with rooms coming as studio, suite, semi-private, or companion layouts so people can pick what works for them and this place's been around for decades in Licking County, under the management of Laurel Health Care Company since the summer of 2018 and part of the bigger Laurel Health Care and Ciena Healthcare networks. The leadership team runs the operation with day-to-day decisions made on site, and staff include nurses and in-house therapists who work seven days a week to help with care, rehab, and health needs-though with nurse staffing at 3.48 hours per resident per day, it's a little lower than the average for the state, and the nurse turnover's actually a bit better than average, sitting at 49.1% compared to the state's 51%. Folks can get long-term care, rehab after surgeries or injuries, respite care when family caregivers need a break, and palliative or hospice support as well. They do treat residents with respiratory issues and have special attention for dementia support. Outdoor spaces let people spend time outside and there are social programs for activities when residents want to join in. Even though The Laurels of Heath speaks of a compassionate and nurturing environment-focusing on keeping living spaces clean, home-like, and with meals that aim to be both healthy and tasty-the place has had some inspection reports noting deficiencies, including around infection control. Licensing is in place for skilled nursing, and the community's got a CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, but residents' own ratings are much higher, at 8.9 out of 10, making it the highest-rated around Heath for that measure. The building's got modern amenities, a focus on individualized care, and it supports its employees with wellness benefits plus options for career growth and education, all overseen by the leadership team. The Laurels of Heath also offers localized care plans for people across Ohio and has spent money over time to keep improving the facilities for guests and residents, and while there's mention of amenities and modern hospitality, specific details on exact services or amenities aren't always made clear.