Ashtabula County Nursing Home
5740 Dibble Road · Kingsville, OH · 44048 · 4402242161
133 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 5, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 23, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 23, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 23, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 23, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2019
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 23, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2020 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 23, 2018
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2018
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
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 November 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 5, 2018 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365741 · certified since June 21, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.