Carecore at Gaymont

66 Norwood Ave · Norwalk, OH · 44857 · 4196688258

88 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Carecore Health

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 62
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 69
Context 5% 60

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.343.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.510.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.08≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (24 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G April 25, 2024

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

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

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

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected May 20, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024 · 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 March 18, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Corrected June 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E November 18, 2021

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

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F November 18, 2021

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F November 18, 2021

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · B November 18, 2021

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected January 3, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected November 8, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019

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

    Corrected November 8, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019

    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 November 8, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected November 8, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 3, 2019

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected November 8, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365430 · certified since October 17, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.