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 6 of 6 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

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.