Kingston Health Center of Sylvania
4121 King Road · Sylvania, OH · 43560 · 4195178200
127 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Kingston Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
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 February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
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 February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 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 October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 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 April 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 12, 2026 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366305 · certified since January 10, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.