Pataskala Oaks Care Center
144 East Broad Street · Pataskala, OH · 43062 · 7409279888
86 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nursing Care Management of America
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 14% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $11,858 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
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 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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 May 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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 May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 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 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
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 May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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 May 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $7,625 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365794 · certified since July 30, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.