Evergreen Healthcare Center
924 Charlie's Way · Montpelier, OH · 43543 · 4194858307
73 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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 | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 18, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 18, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 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 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365495 · certified since April 17, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.