Autumnwood Care Center
670 E Sr 18 · Tiffin, OH · 44883 · 4194477151
93 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Garden Springs Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · 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 May 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G January 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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 January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 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 July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 4, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365380 · certified since October 16, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.