Kingston Health Center of Vermilion
4210 Telegraph Lane · Vermilion, OH · 44089 · 4409671800
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Kingston Healthcare
- 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
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 October 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
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 October 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023 · 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 October 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365639 · certified since November 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.