Middletown, OH

Willow Knoll Post-Acute And Senior Living

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4400 Vannest Avenue, Middletown, OH

(513) 422-5600

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

58

Certified beds

Average residents

54

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pacs Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-02-08

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.30

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.31

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.91

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.12

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

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 1.1%
3.3%
2.2 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 82.7%
26.1%
56.6 pts worse
11.4%
71.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
6.2%
0.7 pts worse
5.4%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.6%
25.4%
4.8 pts better
19.6%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.9%
11.5%
2.6 pts better
16.7%
7.8 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 1.8%
7.7%
5.9 pts better
16.3%
14.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.6%
6.2%
3.6 pts better
14.9%
12.3 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 1.1%
0.5%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.4%
21.7%
9.3 pts better
19.8%
7.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
3.7%
0.9 pts better
5.1%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
78.1%
19.3 pts better
81.7%
15.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.0%
12.5%
7.5 pts better
12.0%
7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
1.2%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
75.6%
21 pts better
79.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.4%
25.1%
6.7 pts better
23.9%
5.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-05 · Fire 2025-12-05

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-22 · Fire 2024-08-22

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-09 · Fire 2021-07-09

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

21 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2026-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2026-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

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 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

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 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Corrected 2024-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

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 2021-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2021-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2021-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2021-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-08-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

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 2026-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2026-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Corrected 2021-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2021-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2021-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2021-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-25

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Providence Group Nh, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 168 facilities 2023-06-30
Apt, Frederick

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 252 facilities 2024-01-01
Castellanos, Andrew

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-04-01
Chaney, Steve

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-10-04
Chaney, Steve

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-10-04
Hancock, Mark

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 253 facilities 2024-04-15
Hancock, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 253 facilities 2024-01-01
Jergensen, Joshua

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 237 facilities 2024-01-01
Mitchell, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 254 facilities 2024-01-01
Murray, Jason

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 250 facilities 2024-04-15
Pacs Group, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 239 facilities 2023-06-30
Pacs Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 238 facilities 2023-06-30

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