Wooster, OH

West View Healthy Living

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1715 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, OH

(330) 264-8640

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-02-25

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.58

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.93

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.51

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.58

RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.76

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.38

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.64

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.98

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.24

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,929

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

31.29

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9864

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Baseline 17.41% · Performance 22.05% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

6.40

Baseline 5.71% · Performance 5.92% · Measure score 6.40 · Achievement 6.40 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

0.77

Baseline 65.26% · Performance 60.53% · Measure score 0.77 · Achievement 0.77 · Improvement 0.67

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.34

Baseline 5.49 hours · Performance 4.60 hours · Measure score 5.34 · Achievement 5.34 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.55%	10.72% 1.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 154 · Observed rate 7.79% · Lower 95% interval 6.97%
Discharge to community	54.29%	50.57% 3.7 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 147 · Observed rate 50.34% · Lower 95% interval 48.76%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.03	1.02 About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up	97.7%	95.27% 2.4 pts better	Numerator 85 · Denominator 87
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 87
Discharge self-care score	36.36%	53.69% 17.3 pts worse	Numerator 20 · Denominator 55
Discharge mobility score	41.82%	50.94% 9.1 pts worse	Numerator 23 · Denominator 55
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 87 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	5.92%	7.12% 1.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 94 · Observed rate 3.19% · Lower 95% interval 3.15%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0.91%	8.2% 7.3 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 219
Staff flu vaccination coverage	0%	42% 42 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 216
Discharge function score	47.27%	56.45% 9.2 pts worse	Numerator 26 · Denominator 55
Transfer of health information to provider	95.24%	95.95% 0.7 pts worse	Numerator 40 · Denominator 42
Transfer of health information to patient	100%	96.28% 3.7 pts better	Numerator 32 · Denominator 32
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	14.29%	25.2% 10.9 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 28

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.5	1.8 1.3 pts better	1.9 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	1.8 0.1 pts worse	1.8 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	83.6%	92.4% 8.8 pts worse	93.4% 9.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 79.4% · Q3 77.8% · Q4 78.4% · 4Q avg 83.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.2%	94.5% 1.3 pts worse	95.5% 2.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.2%
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 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.5%	26.1% 24.6 pts better	11.4% 9.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.8%	6.2% 0.6 pts worse	5.4% 1.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 6.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.0%	25.4% 12.4 pts better	19.6% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 13.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	11.3%	11.5% 0.2 pts better	16.7% 5.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	14.0%	7.7% 6.3 pts worse	16.3% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 19.5% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 14.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14.4%	6.2% 8.2 pts worse	14.9% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.9% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 22.4% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.4%	0.2% 0.2 pts worse	1.0% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.1%	0.5% 0.6 pts worse	1.7% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	28.1%	21.7% 6.4 pts worse	19.8% 8.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.3% · Q2 21.8% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 32.1% · 4Q avg 28.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.1%	3.7% 1.4 pts worse	5.1% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	76.4%	78.1% 1.7 pts worse	81.7% 5.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 82.1% · Q2 78.4% · Q3 72.5% · Q4 70.0% · 4Q avg 76.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.7%	12.5% 0.2 pts worse	12.0% 0.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.7% · Observed 13.0% · Expected 11.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.3%	1.2% 0.1 pts worse	1.6% 0.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	56.7%	75.6% 18.9 pts worse	79.7% 23 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 56.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	29.4%	25.1% 4.3 pts worse	23.9% 5.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.4% · Observed 29.6% · Expected 24.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

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

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-19 · Fire 2019-09-19

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

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 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-31

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

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-21

E · 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 2022-11-21

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

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-11-21

E · 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 2022-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

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 2019-10-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

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 2023-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

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 2023-06-29

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

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2022-11-21

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

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-11-21

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

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 2022-11-21

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

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-11-21

C · Minimal harm 2022-09-29

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19