Gem City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
323 Forest Avenue · Dayton, OH · 45405 · 9372240793
87 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Recover-Care Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
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 July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 29, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2018
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 29, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2018
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 29, 2018 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365981 · certified since December 9, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.