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The Laurels Of Mt. Vernon
13 Avalon Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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The Laurels Of Mt. Vernon Description
The Laurels of Mt. Vernon is a premier 104 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, surrounded by a beautiful landscape and rolling hills. Our facility is conveniently located in the heart of Ohio, near local hospitals, physicians, shopping outlets and tourist attractions that include Ohio’s Amish country. We offer spacious guest rooms for both short-term and long-term guests, an enclosed courtyard, a relaxing front porch and a large family dining room which provide the perfect settings for both quiet time and socializing.
We pride ourselves on the continuity of care available to our guests of our facility through individualized programs designed to meet their specific needs. We excel at short-term respite and hospice care, as well as short-term rehabilitation. If you are rehabilitating with us, you can rest assured your therapist is working with your physician to design a plan that will get you back in the game as quickly as possible.
We put equal energy into caring for our long-term guests, whom we consider cherished members of our Laurel family. Guests enjoy a full slate of activities, community outings, special events, and birthday and holiday celebrations.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for the Laurels senior living facility present a mixed picture of experiences. Some reviewers have praised the facility for its excellent therapy department, cleanliness, and the kindness and compassion shown by the nursing staff. Positive experiences include effective rehabilitation services, with patients and their families expressing gratitude for the care and support received, particularly highlighting the therapy team's efforts in aiding recovery.
However, there are several concerning reports about the quality of care and management at the facility. Complaints include delayed responses to help calls, poor hygiene with reports of flies and ants in the rooms, and food being left out for extended periods. Some reviewers have expressed extreme dissatisfaction, mentioning unattended medical needs, lack of proper care leading to health complications, and even calling for the facility to be shut down. Concerns about staff behavior, including allegations of laziness and rudeness, have also been noted.
While some families have had pleasant stays and commend the facility for its friendly staff and effective therapy, others have had distressing experiences, leading to reports to Medicare and Medicaid, and calls for staff dismissal. The facility's reputation is challenged by these mixed reviews, highlighting the need for potential improvements in care quality and staff management.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1978
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 109
Total current residents: 76
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 28
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $103695
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-12-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-07-11 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-07-11 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-07-11 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-07-11 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. |
| 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-06 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-06 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-06 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-25 | $8,957 |
| 2021-02-09 | $6,500 |
| 2021-12-30 | $97,195 |
| 2021-12-30 | $149,530 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-25 | 34 |
| 2021-12-30 | 23 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Mount Vernon which is 1.8 miles away and has a population of 16,742 (small town).
- The average income is $61,248, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 52.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 158 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.57 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.28 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.94 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.16 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.18 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 166.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Kroger
1.0 miles awayAldi
1.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.4 miles awayBaker's IGA
2.2 miles awayVillage Market
4.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Greyhound Bus Stop, Gambier
4.5 miles awayMount Gilead Greyhound Stop
14.2 miles awayMansfield Greyhound Stop
19.4 miles awayBanks
Huntington Bank
1.1 miles awayThe Home Loan Savings Bank
1.2 miles awayWoodforest National Bank
1.5 miles awayPNC Bank
1.8 miles awayFirst-Knox National Bank
1.8 miles awayHospitals
Knox Community Hospital
1.2 miles awayMorrow County Hospital
22.1 miles awayFoundations For Living
22.7 miles awayOhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
23.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayRite Aid
2.3 miles awayEssentra Pharmacy
19.3 miles awayDanner Pharmacy
19.5 miles awayDentists
Mt Vernon Dental
2.0 miles awayCenterburg Dental Care
14.7 miles awayJ B Schmelzer Dentist
21.2 miles awayMorrow Family Dental Center
21.2 miles awayGeneral Dentistry - Denise Griffon
21.4 miles awayParks
David Paulson Shelter House
0.2 miles awayHiawatha Park
0.5 miles awayDan Emmett Park
1.0 miles awayLamartine Square
1.4 miles awayOrchard Park Field
1.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Chesterville United Methodist Church
12.2 miles awayAll Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
14.4 miles awayFirst Congregational Church
19.2 miles awayShopping
Knox Village Square
1.4 miles awayAppleseed Center
21.4 miles awayCulture
Knox County Memorial Theatre Building
1.7 miles awayMayer Art Center
4.4 miles awayGund Gallery
4.5 miles awayThe Horn Gallery
4.7 miles awayBolton Theatre
4.7 miles awayRestaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings
1.0 miles awayFiesta Mexicana
1.1 miles awayJake's
1.2 miles awayRuby Tuesday
1.2 miles awayChina Buffet
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