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Ayden Healthcare of Piqua

275 Kienle Drive, Piqua, OH 45356 · Miami County · (937) 773-9346

99 certified beds, about 83 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365607 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 26, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 41 health citations since October 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $19,890 in the last three years; the largest was $19,890, and the latest is dated October 27, 2023.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.04 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.31 of those hours.

48.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

CMS links it to Ayden Healthcare, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 41 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
33D
3E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 26, 2025Standard inspection · 11 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all of the residents residing in the facility with the exception of one facility-identified resident (#79) who had a diet order for nothing by mouth. The facility census was 76 residents.
  2. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) were present at care conferences and failed to conduct care conferences as required. This affected five (Residents 16, #24, #28, #38, and #70) of five residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 76 residents.
  3. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. This affected one (Resident #54) of two residents reviewed for dental/oral status. The facility census was 76 residents.
  4. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) evaluations were accurate and updated. This affected one (Resident #2) of the two residents reviewed for PASARR evaluations. The facility census was 76 residents.
  5. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to develop accurate person-centered comprehensive care plans. This affected one (Resident #54) of two residents reviewed for dental/oral status. The facility census was 76 residents.
  6. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to provide cares/services to dependent residents to maintain adequate personal hygiene. This affected one (Resident #6) of the three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). The facility census was 76 residents.
  7. D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    F685 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to schedule timely ophthalmology appointments for residents. This affected one (Resident #28) of 21 residents sampled. The facility census was 76 residents.
  8. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of the facility policy, and review of online resources per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the facility failed to administer antibiotic medications with appropriate indication for use. This affected one (Resident #13) of seven residents reviewed for medications. The facility census was 76 residents.
  9. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of manufacturer guidelines, the facility failed to ensure staff primed insulin pen devices prior to insulin administration resulting in significant medication errors. This affected one (Resident #46) of the three residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 76 residents.
  10. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored properly. This affected one (Resident #37) of the five residents observed for medication storage. The facility census was 76 residents.
  11. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident representative interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to provide routine dental services. This affected one (Resident #54) of two residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 76 residents.
April 29, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, observation, review of online resources from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide adequate infection control techniques during a resident's dressing change. This affected one (#20) resident of the three residents reviewed for infection control. The facility also failed to ensure staff properly discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) after completing a resident's dressing change who was in Enhanced Based Precautions (EBP). This had the potential to affect the 19 other residents (#01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #07, #08, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19) housed on the 100-hall who the facility identified as not being in EBP. The facility census was 80.
  2. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical records, observation, staff interviews, review of employee training records, review of employee personnel files, review of manufacturer guidelines for a sit-to-stand lift, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to safely transfer a resident using a sit-to-stand lift. This affected one (#30) resident of the three residents reviewed for transfers. The facility identified three residents were dependent on staff for transfers. The facility census was 80.
March 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, review of the Certification and Licensure System (CALS), staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to report an allegation of inappropriate staff touching as potential resident abuse to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). This affected one resident (#38) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 83.
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, review of the Certification and Licensure System (CALS), medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of inappropriate staff touching as potential resident abuse. This affected one resident (#38) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 83.
February 27, 2025Complaint inspection, Infection control · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    F711 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · infection control inspection · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to have physician visits and nurse practitioner visits notes signed in a timely manner. This affected three (#06, #34, and #60) of three residents reviewed for provider visits. The facility census was 84.
December 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, staff interviews and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the facility failed to ensure staff followed proper infection control procedures during incontinence care. This affected one (#16) out of three residents review for infection control. The facility census was 82.
April 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility infection control records, observations, staff interviews, review of electronic mail (e-mail) correspondence, review of facility policies and procedures, review of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC) guidance, and review of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) guidance for reporting infectious diseases, the facility failed to develop and implement effective infection control policies and practices which includes a failure to ensure cleaning schedules for ice buckets were developed/implemented, failure to ensure storage areas were maintained in a sanitary manner to potentially prevent rodent/animal contamination, failure to ensure the handwashing sink in the kitchen was appropriately functioning, failure to develop written policies and procedures which included when and to who potentially communicable diseases should be reported, and failure to [...]
January 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    F559 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff and resident interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to notify residents of room changes. This affected two (#35 and #49) out of the three residents reviewed for room changes. The facility census was 71.
  2. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, review of the facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from resident-to-resident sexual abuse. This affected two (#11 and #62) out of the three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 71.
  3. D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
    F742 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide adequate behavioral supervision for Resident #35, in accordance with the residents physician orders. This affected one (#35) out of three reviewed for sexual behaviors. The facility census was 71.
October 27, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 13, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, physician and staff interviews, review of the facility policies and information from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, the facility failed to accurately and timely assess a resident's nutritional status with decreased meal intakes, abnormal laboratory values, and two new in-house acquired unstageable pressure ulcers (slough and/or eschar: Known but not stageable due to coverage of wound bed by slough and/or eschar). Additionally, the facility failed to provide a diet to meet the resident's estimated energy and protein needs. Actual Harm occurred to Resident #05 when the facility was providing less calories and protein than the resident's estimated energy and protein needs resulting in the resident losing 4.7 percent weight loss in one month and the two unstageable pressure ulcers deteriorating. [...]
September 18, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interview, self-reported incident review, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to report all allegations of abuse to the administrator and other officials in a timely manner. This affected two (#3 and #4) of six residents reviewed for abuse. The census was 75.
  2. D
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    F835 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Administration administered the facility in a manner to maintain the highest psychosocial well-being of the residents. This affected three (#2, #4, and #5) of six residents reviewed for psychosocial well-being. The census was 75.
September 7, 2022Standard inspection · 11 citations
  1. G
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide routine oral care to a dependent resident who received tube feedings. This resulted in actual harm when Resident #27, who was dependent on staff for all aspects of care, displayed multiple areas of the lower gums that were observed to be bleeding and swollen with areas of dark brown holes on the teeth extending halfway up the teeth. Resident #27's teeth were observed to have significant yellow and gray build up on both the upper and lower natural teeth, that were yellowish gray in color. Resident #27's tongue was observed to be dry and pale pink in color. Resident #27's both upper and lower lips were discolored (a deep maroon color) with dry flaky skin. This affected one (#27) of one resident reviewed for gastronomy tube management. [...]
  2. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to follow infection control standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19, by not having staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This had the ability to affect all the residents of the facility. The census was 72.
  3. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure walk in freezer was sanitary and free of water leaking onto stored food and drinks. This had the potential to affect 67 of 72 residents residing in the facility who receive their meals from the kitchen. The facility identified five (#19, #65, #27, #34 and #26) residents who receive no food from the kitchen. The facility census was 72.
  4. D
    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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the medical record contained the advanced directive information. This affected one (#319) of one resident reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 72.
  5. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, and review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, the facility failed to issue an Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) as required. This affected two (#15 and #11) of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 72.
  6. D
    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.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to issue bed hold notification to a resident. This affected one (#34) of seven reviewed for hospitalization. The census was 72.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of policy, then facility failed to assess and monitor a resident's bruising. This affected one (#30) of four residents reviewed for non-pressure related skin concerns. The census was 72.
  8. D
    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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a palm protector was applied as ordered. This affected one (#27) of three residents reviewed for limited range of motion and supportive devices. The facility census was 72.
  9. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record reviews, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure medications were securely stored. This affected two (#39 and #72) of two resident reviewed for medications. The facility census was 72.
  10. D
    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    F800 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and physician, dietitian and staff interviews, the facility failed to assess a resident for personal food preferences and provide a diet to meet the nutritional needs. This affected one (#319) of one resident reviewed reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 72.
  11. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and Nurse Practitioner and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate medical records. This affected one resident (#29) of 79 residents records reviewed during the annual recertification. The facility census was 72.
October 10, 2019Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to follow and implement the facility's abuse policy to ensure residents were protected from potential sexual abuse from other residents. This affected two (Resident #13 and Resident #20) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 59.
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to report incidents of potential resident to resident sexual abuse. This affected two (Resident #13 and Resident #20) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 59.
  3. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to investigate incidents of potential resident to resident sexual abuse. This affected two (Resident #13 and Resident #20) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 59.
  4. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This affected three (Resident #6, #24, and #51) of fifteen residents reviewed for MDS accuracy. The facility census was 59.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure timely treatment of a resident's urinary tract infection. This affected one (Resident #35) of two residents reviewed for urinary tract infections. The facility census was 59.
  6. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure timely physician response to pharmacy recommendations. This affected two (Resident #6 and #5) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 59.

Fire safety inspections

10 fire safety citations on file: 3 on June 26, 2025, 4 on September 7, 2022, 3 on October 10, 2019.

Every fire safety citation10 citations
  1. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · June 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · June 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · June 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · September 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · September 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · September 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · October 10, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Install proper backup exit lighting.
    K 281 · October 10, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · October 10, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
October 27, 2023Fine $19,890

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.043.693.86
Registered nurses0.310.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.723.283.42
Nurse aides1.66
Licensed practical nurses1.07
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)48.1%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover66.7%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 4.48 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.17 on weekdays and 2.72 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.34 in April to June 2025 to 3.04 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.040.313.172.72 0.0%0 of 9083
Oct to Dec 20253.270.273.442.85 0.0%0 of 9282
Jul to Sep 20253.260.373.422.86 11.5%0 of 9283
Apr to Jun 20253.340.333.512.91 10.8%0 of 9179
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Ohio, Jan to Mar 20263.640.603.803.244.6%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeOhioUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.45.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.20.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.30.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.93.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.11.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.76.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.33.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.18.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
26.124.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
8.412.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.01.81.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: BUCKEYE FOREST AT PIQUA LLC. CMS links this home to Ayden Healthcare, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Buckeye Family Trust5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization51%12/31/2025
Katz, George5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual25%02/01/2025
Kazarnovsky, Solomon5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual12%02/01/2025
Stein, Abba5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual12%02/01/2025
Lahasky, EphramIndirect ownership interestIndividual12/31/2025
Lahasky, EphramManaging control - governing bodyIndividual12/31/2025
Cusner, AdamCorporate officerIndividual01/27/2025
Degyansky, JeffreyCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2020
Goldish, EliezerCorporate officerIndividual10/09/2023
Kazarnovsky, SolomonCorporate officerIndividual05/01/2024
Stein, AbbaCorporate officerIndividual05/01/2024
Buckeye Family TrustOperational/managerial controlOrganization12/31/2025
Cusner, AdamOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/27/2025
Degyansky, JeffreyOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/01/2024
Goldish, EliezerOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/01/2024
Kazarnovsky, SolomonOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/01/2024
Lahasky, EphramOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/01/2025
Stein, AbbaOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/01/2024
Buckeye Family TrustTrustee of the SNFOrganization12/31/2025
Lahasky, EphramTrustee of the SNFIndividual12/31/2025
Cusner, AdamAdp of the SNFIndividual01/27/2025
Degyansky, JeffreyAdp of the SNFIndividual05/01/2024
Goldish, EliezerAdp of the SNFIndividual05/01/2024
Kazarnovsky, SolomonAdp of the SNFIndividual05/01/2024
Stein, AbbaAdp of the SNFIndividual05/01/2024

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
  2. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on March 18, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.72 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.

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Common questions

What is Ayden Healthcare of Piqua's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Ayden Healthcare of Piqua 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Ayden Healthcare of Piqua get at its last inspection?
11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 26, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has Ayden Healthcare of Piqua been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $19,890 in the last three years.
Does Ayden Healthcare of Piqua accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Ayden Healthcare of Piqua?
CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Ayden Healthcare. Legal business name: BUCKEYE FOREST AT PIQUA LLC.

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