Tallmadge, OH

Heather Knoll Retirement Village

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1134 North Ave, Tallmadge, OH

(330) 688-8600

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

115

Certified beds

Average residents

105

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sprenger Health Care Systems

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-05-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.62

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.66

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.77

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

41%

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	99.7%	92.4% 7.3 pts better	93.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.8%	94.5% 4.3 pts better	95.5% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.1%	3.3% 1.2 pts better	3.3% 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.3%	26.1% 22.8 pts better	11.4% 8.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.1%	6.2% 0.1 pts better	5.4% 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	30.8%	25.4% 5.4 pts worse	19.6% 11.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	2.3%	11.5% 9.2 pts better	16.7% 14.4 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	3.0%	7.7% 4.7 pts better	16.3% 13.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	1.7%	6.2% 4.5 pts better	14.9% 13.2 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	0.7%	0.5% 0.2 pts worse	1.7% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	13.5%	21.7% 8.2 pts better	19.8% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.8%	3.7% 0.1 pts worse	5.1% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.3%	78.1% 19.2 pts better	81.7% 15.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.0%	12.5% 5.5 pts better	12.0% 5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.2%	1.2% 1 pts better	1.6% 1.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.5%	75.6% 12.9 pts better	79.7% 8.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.8%	25.1% 3.3 pts better	23.9% 2.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-06 · Fire 2025-03-06

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-09-29 · Fire 2022-09-29

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-12 · Fire 2019-09-12

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

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 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-12

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2019-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-12

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2019-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-10-09

C · Minimal harm 2019-09-12

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2019-10-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-29

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.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-12

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2019-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-10-09

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bluesky Healthcare Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 10 facilities 2005-04-14

Sprenger, Nicole

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

31% 13 facilities 2005-04-14

Sprenger, Tracey

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

31% 13 facilities 2005-04-14

Malanowski, Kenneth

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

20% 11 facilities 2005-04-14

Hutsenpiller, Wendie

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

18% 10 facilities 2005-04-14

Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2005-10-01

Courtock, Melissa