Summit Acres Nursing Home
44565 Sunset Road · Caldwell, OH · 43724 · 7407322364
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026 · 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 24, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 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 January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
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 June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
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 June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 February 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365612 · certified since November 14, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.