Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
100 Covington Drive · East Palestine, OH · 44413 · 3304262920
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Michael Slyk
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C May 1, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C May 1, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2022
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 September 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2019
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
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 November 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366378 · certified since October 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.