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The Laurels Of Gahanna in Columbus, OH

The Laurels Of Gahanna is a nursing home community in Columbus, OH.

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5151 North Hamiliton Road, Columbus, OH 43230

To contact a resident: (614) 337-1066

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

3.3 from 102 reviews
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The Laurels Of Gahanna Costs & Pricing

The Laurels of Gahanna presents a thoughtful pricing structure for its residents, with both private and semi-private rooms priced at $5,820 per month. This rate is notably higher than the average costs in Franklin County, where private room accommodations stand at approximately $5,499 and semi-private options at $4,507. Comparatively, statewide averages in Ohio are more affordable, with private rooms costing around $4,771 and semi-private rooms averaging about $3,965. While The Laurels of Gahanna may represent a premium investment over local and state averages, it likely reflects an emphasis on quality care and amenities that contribute to an enriching living environment.

Floor plansThe Laurels Of GahannaFranklin CountyOhio
Private$5,820$5,499$4,771
Semi-Private$5,820$4,507$3,965

Overall Review of The Laurels Of Gahanna

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up often

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and patient.

Across many reviews, families describe nurses and aides as friendly, caring, and patient, and several name specific staff members who provided reassuring day-to-day support. Some reviewers also say the facility stays clean and that employees seem focused on residents rather than just tasks. A few comments contrast that with episodes of rudeness or poor bedside behavior, but the more common impression in the reviews is that many staff members are genuinely attentive.

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Therapy is a key focus

Physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly cited as helping recovery.

Several reviews praise therapy teams for being caring, observant, and involved in progress, including naming OT/PT staff and describing active rehab schedules. One review of cardiac-rehab/therapy calls out daily support and consistent medication and cleaning routines while in therapy. Other reviews criticize therapy time or bathing routines, so the experience may vary depending on the specific unit and staffing at the time.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Care communication can be uneven

Multiple reviews describe gaps in responsiveness and communication.

Some families say they had trouble getting in touch with nursing staff, or they describe unclear answers from doctors and on-call staff that did not get followed through. Others describe poor communication that left them searching for the right person or feeling that updates were missing. Even among positive reviews, a recurring theme in the negative feedback is that residents and families were waiting too long for assistance or lacked clear explanations when problems came up.

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Cleanliness divides residents

Reviews are split on how clean and sanitary the facility feels.

Some reviewers say the building is clean, smells pleasant, and linens or rooms are kept up, including praise tied to housekeeper leadership changes. Other reviews use very strong negative language about sanitation, odors, and housekeeping lapses, including accounts of soiled conditions left unaddressed for extended periods. Because both kinds of experiences appear in the reviews, cleanliness may be inconsistent across visits or timeframes.

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Pricing runs above benchmarks

Pricing is higher than county and state benchmarks for both unit types.

Reviewers focus far more on care and daily experience than on costs, but the listed pricing shows higher levels than the county and state benchmarks. For both private and semi-private options, the monthly figure sits above those comparison points, which can matter when weighing value.

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Nearby dining and errands are close

Common errands and dining options are within a short drive.

While reviews do not focus on location, the listing’s nearby places show quick access to everyday needs and meal options. Several restaurants and pharmacies are very close, with some additional options and a park area a bit farther out.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 112 resident community capacity 112 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 Private
  • 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 (5 miles away) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Bibibop Asian Grill (0.1 miles)
  • First Watch (0.4 miles)
  • Piada Italian Street Food (0.5 miles)
  • Graeter's Ice Cream Gahanna (1.1 miles)
  • The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Melt Bar and Grilled (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Market District Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Thompson Park (1.2 miles)
  • Sharon Woods Metro Park (5.9 miles)
  • Centergreen Park (6.3 miles)
  • Civic Park (6.4 miles)
  • John Bishop Memorial Park (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Dreamscape at AMC Easton Town Center (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Northstar Cafe (2.8 miles)
  • Fox in the Snow Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • New Albany Family Health (3.3 miles)
  • Mount Carmel Medical Group New Albany (3.3 miles)
  • B. Well Clinic Integrative Medicine (4.2 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center (4.3 miles)
  • Taylor Station Surgical Center (5.4 miles)
  • Orthopedic One (5.5 miles)
  • Retina Group (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Central Ohio Surgical Institute (3.7 miles)
  • Mount Carmel St Ann's OBGYN Clinic (5.7 miles)
  • Mount Carmel East (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse C (4.4 miles)
  • Concourse B (4.5 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint B (4.5 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check B (4.5 miles)
  • CMH Passenger Drop-off / Pick-up (4.5 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint A (4.6 miles)
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Ministries Church (4.7 miles)
  • Westerville Christian Church (5.1 miles)

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