Shady Lawn Nursing Home
15028 Old Lincolnway East · Dalton, OH · 44618 · 3308282278
98 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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.
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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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,950 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · 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 June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · 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 June 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 12, 2025 | Fine | $40,950 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365591 · certified since January 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.