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The Laurels Of Heath

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

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  • Interior

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  • Outdoors

    A group of individuals proudly displaying a sign that reads 'Heroes at Work', celebrating dedication and teamwork in a vibrant outdoor setting.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with decorative pillows and a wooden tray with tableware, illuminated by natural light.
  • Building

    A welcoming brick building with lush landscaping and a modern entrance on a cloudy day.
  • Windows

    A cheerful turtle decoration on a window, adding color to the indoor space.
  • Outdoor

    Three individuals enjoy a fireworks display under the night sky.
  • Natural Light

    A cozy and calming hospital room designed for patient comfort.

717 South 30Th Street, Heath, OH 43056

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

4.6 from 110 reviews
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Overall Review of The Laurels Of Heath

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Cleanliness is mixed

Some residents and families report serious cleanliness problems.

A few reviewers describe the building as unclean, including claims of mold, unpleasant odors, and overall filth. Other reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained, including comments about cleanliness in rooms and common areas. Residents should weigh both perspectives when considering whether the day-to-day environment meets their expectations.

common 41 reviews mention this

Staff care gets strong praise

Staff compassion and helpfulness come through repeatedly in reviews.

Many reviewers say the staff is caring, professional, and responsive, with frequent praise for friendliness and patience. Several families mention positive experiences during rehab, noting that staff explained care plans and treated loved ones with respect. A smaller number of reviews take the opposite view, describing problems with follow-up and leadership accessibility, so experiences may vary by unit and situation.

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Rehab and therapy experiences vary

Therapy is described as helpful by many reviewers, with some exceptions.

A number of residents and families report positive rehab outcomes and say OT/PT helped them regain strength, mobility, or confidence. Other reviews criticize therapy follow-through, claiming therapy visits are inconsistent or that the therapy department did not meet needs for specific rehab situations. The community also provides nursing and medication management services as part of skilled nursing care, which may matter for how therapy needs are supported.

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Dining quality is debated

Dining gets both praise and complaints in resident reviews.

Several reviewers say the food is good or even great, including positive comments about meals served on-site. At the same time, at least one reviewer describes food quality problems such as being undercooked or spoiled, and another says dining is not good enough for their standards. The community offers restaurant-style dining, which may influence how meals feel day to day.

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Communication and follow-up are concerns

Some reviewers say leadership is hard to reach and issues go unaddressed.

Some negative reviews focus on difficulty contacting leaders, not receiving responses to complaints, and a lack of follow-through after concerns are raised. In contrast, multiple positive reviews describe staff being easy to work with and answering questions promptly. Because the reviews are split, families may want to pay close attention to how quickly concerns are addressed during visits and care-plan discussions.

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 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 (24 miles away) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (24 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
  • 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

  • Kanji Japanese Steakhouse (0.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • KFC (0.2 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.4 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (0.4 miles)
  • Burger King (0.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Indian Mound 9 (0.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Indian Mound Eye Clinic (0.2 miles)
  • Buckeye Physical Medicine - Robert T Richards MD (0.3 miles)
  • Eric M Layne (0.7 miles)
  • Licking Memorial Behavioral Health At Shepherd Hill (0.7 miles)
  • Moundview Obstetrics Gynecology (0.9 miles)
  • Licking Memorial Women's Health (0.9 miles)
  • Center For Sight (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Licking Memorial Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Licking Memorial Hospital (1 miles)
  • Licking Memorial Pain Management Clinic (1.1 miles)
  • Licking Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Pentecostal Church of God (0.4 miles)
  • Newark Church Of The Nazarene (1.4 miles)
  • Newark Heights Church Of God (1.7 miles)
  • Vineyard Grace Fellowship (2.5 miles)
  • Crossroads Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Arensberg Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Arensberg Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Arensberg Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Arensberg Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Big Apple Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • River Road Coffeehouse (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Fanchion Park (3.6 miles)
  • Infirmary Mound Park (4 miles)

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