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Laurels of West Columbus

Laurels of West Columbus is a nursing home community in Columbus, OH.

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  • Interior

    A spacious and well-lit dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Outdoors

    The entrance of a modern building with a large canopy and columns.
  • Decor

    A bright and spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room with comfortable seating and a fireplace.
  • Building

    A spacious courtyard with a central lawn, surrounded by a building under an overcast sky.
  • Architecture

    Aerial view of a courtyard with unique landscaping and pathways.
  • Trees

    A landscaped courtyard with benches and pathways in front of a residential building.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and warm lighting.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining table set for two with cups and plates.
  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a construction site featuring a large building and surrounding land development in a suburban area.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a stylish backsplash.
  • Lighting

    A modern healthcare reception area with a wooden desk and bright lighting.
  • Entrance

    A blue ribbon stretched across a building entrance, prepared for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • Artwork

    A modern lobby with comfortable seating and a cozy fireplace.

441 Norton Road, Columbus, OH 43228

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 114 reviews
5 stars
70
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Laurels of West Columbus

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean building is repeatedly noted

Residents and families frequently mention the facility’s cleanliness.

A number of reviewers describe the building as clean and well kept, including comments about no unpleasant smell and housekeeping that keeps things tidy. Others, however, report problems with rooms not being cleaned and dirty conditions, sometimes paired with complaints about neglected bathing. Overall, cleanliness is a common point that comes up in both positive and negative experiences.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff care gets strong praise

Many reviewers say the staff is caring, friendly, and helpful.

Across many reviews, families describe staff members as kind, professional, and responsive, with specific praise for admissions and hands-on caregivers. Several reviewers also single out named employees and describe smooth transitions, reassurance during rehab, and staff who help residents feel supported. A smaller set of reviews counters that sentiment by describing staff as negligent, dismissive, or unresponsive, particularly when families feel they need help urgently.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Social services support stands out

Social services is a standout part of the experience for many families.

Several reviewers highlight the social services team as particularly helpful, thorough, and compassionate during difficult transitions. Multiple comments credit social workers with making sure families feel informed and supported, and with helping residents return home or stay safe. This theme shows up alongside the community’s structured focus on coordination with health care providers and transportation help, which aligns with the kinds of support families describe.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Communication and staffing are concerns

Communication gaps and staffing shortages are recurring complaints.

Some reviewers say they did not receive timely updates on care progress, had difficulty getting answers by phone, or felt transportation planning and follow-through were unreliable. Others describe delays in getting help, medications not given as scheduled, and call buttons going unanswered for long periods, sometimes blaming short staffing. Even among reviewers who liked other aspects of the stay, complaints about medication timing, documentation, and coordination still appear.

common 6 reviews mention this

Meals and dining feel inconsistent

Dining quality and timeliness come up in reviews.

On the positive side, some residents and families mention meals being good or enjoying the food, and the community’s care includes meal preparation and diet-related support. In contrast, several negative reviews describe problems such as late meals, missed nourishment, or overall breakdowns in routine care that include feeding. Because both good and bad dining experiences are described, meal service appears inconsistent across reviewers.

common 8 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy and activities are praised

Therapy and organized activities are frequently mentioned by families.

Multiple reviewers describe strong therapy experiences, including improvements in mobility after falls and positive feedback about physical and occupational therapy. There are also comments about scheduled activities helping residents stay social, including games and community events. These experiences align with the community offering planned daily activities and fitness and therapy-related support.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 97 resident community capacity 97 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (14 miles away) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.6 miles)
  • Asian Buffet (0.8 miles)
  • Flyers Pizza & Subs (0.8 miles)
  • Ten Mile Inn (2.6 miles)
  • Culver's (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)
  • Roosters (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Doctors Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Central Ohio Cardiovascular (0.9 miles)
  • Hilltop Family Health (3.7 miles)
  • West Side Health Center (4.5 miles)
  • Tri-Village Family Health (5.2 miles)
  • Mount Carmel Medical Group (5.8 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Freedom Park (1 miles)
  • Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (4.6 miles)
  • Quarry Trails Metro Park (4.9 miles)
  • Stoneridge Park (5.2 miles)
  • Hilliard Municipal Park (6.1 miles)
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park (6.7 miles)
  • Scioto Mile - Promenade/Riverfront (7.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Columbus 10 (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • One Line Coffee (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Evangelical Church (5.6 miles)
  • St Christopher Church (6.2 miles)
  • St Simon & Jude Church (6.4 miles)
  • Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church (7.6 miles)
  • St Andrew Church (7.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mount Carmel Grove City (7.2 miles)
  • OSU Harding Hospital (7.6 miles)
  • Richard M Ross Heart Hospital (7.6 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (7.8 miles)

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