Mason Health Care Center
5640 Cox-Smith Road · Mason, OH · 45040 · 5133982881
43 certified beds For profit - Partnership
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 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 May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 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 August 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 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 August 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 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 August 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 1, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C June 1, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366216 · certified since May 22, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.