Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-20 · Fire 2025-03-20
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Wooster, OH
Avenue At Wooster
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1700 East Smithville Western Road, Wooster, OH
(330) 601-1001
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
82
Certified beds
Average residents
79
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Progressive Quality Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2018-04-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.49
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.18
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.91
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.4%
7.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.5%
5.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.4% |
3.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.7% |
26.1%
7.4 pts better
|
11.4%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.1% |
6.2%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.9% |
25.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.6% |
11.5%
6.9 pts better
|
16.7%
12.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.1% |
7.7%
1.6 pts better
|
16.3%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.0% |
6.2%
1.2 pts better
|
14.9%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
0.5%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.3% |
21.7%
9.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
3.7%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
78.1%
21.9 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 24.0% |
12.5%
11.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
12 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
75.6%
24.4 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.7% |
25.1%
4.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-12-27 · Fire 2022-12-27
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-02-20 · Fire 2020-02-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-04-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-03-09
C · Minimal harm
2020-02-20
E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2020-03-02
C · Minimal harm
2020-02-20
E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2020-03-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-04-25
G · Actual harm
2024-10-22
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-11-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-22
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F773 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2024-03-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2023-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-27
F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2023-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-03-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2020-03-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2020-03-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2020-03-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-20
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2020-03-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Flank, Eitan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Flank, Liat
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Flank, Matan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Flank, Shaul
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Sausen, Joel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Flank, Eitan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flank, Liat
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flank, Matan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flank, Shaul
Corporate Officer · Individual
Giauque, Chad
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nielsen, Paul
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Progressive Quality Care Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Sausen, Joel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Shiller, Daniel
Corporate Officer · Individual
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