Ohio Eastern Star Hlth Care Ctr the
1451 Gambier Road · Mount Vernon, OH · 43050 · 7403971706
86 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- 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
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: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 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 March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 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 March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
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 March 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366076 · certified since July 25, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.