Wayside Farm Inc
4557 Quick Rd · Peninsula, OH · 44264 · 3309237828
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $81,218 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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.
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.
$81,218 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.93 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $165,448 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
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 October 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B August 19, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B August 19, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
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 June 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 10, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | Fine | $81,218 |
| August 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 41 days |
| September 22, 2023 | Fine | $84,230 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366323 · certified since December 8, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.