Laurels of Worthington, The

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Laurels of Worthington, The, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 17, 2022

  Based on record review, observations, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store/date food appropriately and failed to serve food in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect 88 of 89 residents who eat food from the kitchen (Resident #4 eats no food by mouth). The facility census was 89. Findings include: 1. Observations of the dry storage room in the facility's kitchen on 03/14/22 between 8:14 A.M. to 8:35 A.M. revealed there were the following observations: six cans of sauerkraut with handwritten date of 07/13 (no year) on the top of each can, four cans of sauerkraut with handwritten date of 05/18 (no year) on the top of each can, one can of potatoes with the handwritten date of 07/16 (no year) on top of the can, and three cans of olives with the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 11, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure all stored medications were not expired. This had the potential to affect 42 (#1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #9, #12, #27, #28, #19, #21, #37, #41, #42, #44, #47, #48, #49, #53, #55, #58, #60, #64, #68, #72, #73, #75, #78, #79, #80, #81, #84, #86, #92, #93, #94, #96, #97, #98, #99, #100, and #101) residents with medications stored in the north and east medication cart. The facility census was 91.Findings include: Observation and staff interview on [DATE] at 6:59 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 17, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for residents with Covid 19 infection. This affected five (Residents #13. #24, #40, #42 and #16) residents. The census was 90. Findings include:1. During an observation on 07/17/25 at 9:20 AM, Resident #13's room had two signs on the door, one for Enhance Barrier Precautions and one for Contact Isolation Precautions. There were four occupants in the room, Residents #13, #34, #40 and #42 . Residents #34, #40 and #42 were exposed to Resident #13, who was positive for Covid #19. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #104 was taking care of Resident #40 and was wearing only a surgical mask, no other PPE. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF569Nov 4, 2024

  Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was verification of receipt for spenddown notifications and a plan to spenddown the accounts for four residents who received Medicaid Benefits. This affected four residents (#25, #43, #48, and #58) of five residents reviewed for personal funds. The facility census was 91. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #48 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Review of Resident #48's payer information revealed her primary payor source was Medicaid. Review of Resident #48's resident trust fund authorization revealed the responsible party was to receive statements. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Nov 4, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment for 27 residents (#7, #14, #17, #25, #28, #29, #30, #33, #35, #40, #43, #45, #46, #48, #51, #53, #57, #67, #70, #71, #72, #75, #78, #83, #241, #242, and #291) on the memory care unit when they served meals on trays in the dining room. This affected 27 residents of 49 residents on the memory care unit. The facility census was 91. Findings include: Observation on 10/28/24 at 12:15 P.M. of the lunch meal revealed all residents in the dining room had been served their meals on trays. Interview on 10/28/24 at 12:17 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #152 verified the residents were served meals on trays in the dining room. She reported it helped residents recognize what food was theirs. […]