Welcome Nursing Home
417 South Main Street · Oberlin, OH · 44074 · 4407751491
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2026
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 April 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · 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 April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · 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 April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 26, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 26, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2019
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 26, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 26, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365508 · certified since May 20, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.