Harbor Healthcare of Ironton
1050 Clinton Street · Ironton, OH · 45638 · 7405326096
125 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ecc Trust
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 10, 2023
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 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 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 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 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
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 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 30, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 30, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365564 · certified since September 29, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.