Embassy of Winchester
36 Lehman Dr · Canal Winchester, OH · 43110 · 6148342273
176 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $198,607 |
Inspection citations (81 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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 January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $167,295 |
| November 16, 2023 | Payment Denial | 80 days |
| August 3, 2023 | Fine | $31,312 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365644 · certified since January 4, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.