Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation

1900 East Main Street · Lancaster, OH · 43130 · 7406538630

99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 44
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 51
Federal penalties 15% 72
Trend 10% 82
Context 5% 100

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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.053.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.63≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year59%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $20,678

Inspection citations (35 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · 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 February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 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 February 12, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected July 9, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected April 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 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 May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · 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 May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 6, 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 May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · 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 May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 16, 2024Fine$20,678

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365250 · certified since September 22, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.