The Laurels of Forest Glenn
Nursing Home Facility
1101 Hartwell Street, Garner, NC 27529
The Laurels of Forest Glenn is a 140-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in a quiet suburban setting just five minutes from Raleigh.
Operated by Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, which runs 58 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, The Laurels of Forest Glenn is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Garner average about 47 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Wake County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at The Laurels of Forest Glenn. 7 findings involved harm to a resident, including 6 that put residents in immediate danger. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $182,083. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Laurels of Forest Glenn offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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