All citations for Laurels of Blanchester, the

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0646, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.