Gardens of Paulding the
199 County Road 103 · Paulding, OH · 45879 · 4193994940
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lionstone Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 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 December 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · 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 October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
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 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 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 May 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366044 · certified since February 20, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.