Arbors at Fairlawn the
575 S Cleveland Massillon Road · Fairlawn, OH · 44333 · 3306665866
88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Arbors at Ohio
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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 | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
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 July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2024 · 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 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
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 September 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
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 September 8, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365689 · certified since October 14, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.