Marion Valley Post Acute
400 Barks Road West · Marion, OH · 43302 · 7403871225
135 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
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.
- 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
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 May 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 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 May 14, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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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 September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366304 · certified since November 30, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.