Best Care Health and Rehabilitation
2159 Dogwood Ridge Road · Wheelersburg, OH · 45694 · 7405742558
101 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Exceptional Living Centers
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 17, 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 September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024 · 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 February 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2022
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365398 · certified since July 31, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.