Arbors at Stow
2910 L'Ermitage Pl · Stow, OH · 44224 · 3306881188
145 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Arbors at Ohio
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $128,277 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$128,277 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $252,801 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 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 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 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 February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 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 February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · 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 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 15, 2025 · 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 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 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 November 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · 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 November 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 15, 2025 | Fine | $80,350 |
| January 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 25 days |
| September 24, 2024 | Fine | $47,927 |
| September 24, 2024 | Payment Denial | 51 days |
| May 22, 2024 | Fine | $18,233 |
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $106,291 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365720 · certified since October 20, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.