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

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 98
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 29
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day6.023.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.520.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.28≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 21, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 15, 2020 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.