The Colony Healthcare Center
563 Colony Park Drive · Tallmadge, OH · 44278 · 3306309780
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 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
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2025
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 August 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 11, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 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 August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · 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 March 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2023
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 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 December 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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 December 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365633 · certified since May 10, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.