The Laurels of Heath
Public record summary
About this facility — The Laurels of Heath
The Laurels of Heath is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Heath, Ohio. It is licensed for 150 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).
It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Heath and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited The Laurels of Heath 75 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (70 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★Susan Mercer · 2026-02-14 · via Google“I have toured several facilities in the Newark/Heath area and this one just spoke to me. Walking the halls by myself just to get the genuine feel and not have someone try to “sell” me on a place. I saw the laughter between the staff and patients and felt the love. Every staff member I walked by had a smile and hello. They were having a valentines party for the residents and that blew my mind. The …”
★★★★★Falcon 66 · 2026-03-17 · via Google“Love this facility. My grandmother and my aunt were both here and they took such great care of them both. The staff has such longevity that when you come to visit them you always knew who was taking care of them. Thank you Laurels of Heath for taking such good care of my loved ones.”
★★★★★Steve Watson · 2025-12-13 · via Google“greetings! i am a resident at this laurels. i have been here for about 14 months in long term care. the staff has been great and treat me with care, respect, a shoulder to cry on and compassion. they assist me with my daily needs. i do not have anything bad to say about this facility. i totally recommend looking into this family for your needs! thank you.”
