39 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (14 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Wintersville, OH
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $247,969 in total fines with 39 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
135 Reichart Avenue, Wintersville, OH
(740) 264-1155
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
85
Certified beds
Average residents
63
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-06-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.02
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.83
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
58%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.6% |
92.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.5% |
94.5%
4 pts worse
|
95.5%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.2% |
26.1%
3.9 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% |
6.2%
2.2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.9% |
25.4%
3.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.3% |
11.5%
5.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
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 | 3.9% |
7.7%
3.8 pts better
|
16.3%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.6% |
6.2%
2.6 pts better
|
14.9%
11.3 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 | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.0% |
21.7%
9.7 pts better
|
19.8%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.7% |
3.7%
3 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 62.4% |
78.1%
15.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
19.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.9% |
75.6%
1.3 pts better
|
79.7%
2.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (14 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-24
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 2025-01-24
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-11-19
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-11-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-28
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-08-02
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 2024-04-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-26
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-12-26
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-26
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-30
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 2023-08-30
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-08-30
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 2023-08-30
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-05-31
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-31
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-11-02
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 2021-11-02
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2021-11-02
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 2021-11-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $148,850
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-06-27 · 52 days
52 day denial
Fine · fine $84,686
Fine
Fine · fine $14,433
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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