Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing & Rehab Ctr
6831 Chapel Road · Madison, OH · 44057 · 4404285103
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aom Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,318 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2022
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 July 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 28, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| December 5, 2023 | Fine | $10,517 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365658 · certified since June 5, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.