Canal Winchester Care Center
6800 Gender Road · Canal Winchester, OH · 43110 · 6148346800
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Optalis Health & Rehabilitation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,685 |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · 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 June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366462 · certified since February 15, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.