Burton Health Care Center
14095 E Center St., Burton, OH 44021 · Geauga County · (440) 834-1084
90 certified beds, about 88 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366092 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 10, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since September 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.06 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.66 of those hours.
37.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Windsor House, Inc., 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.
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 5 health citations on file.
April 10, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
September 1, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility Self-Reported Incident review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure Temporary Nurse Aide (TNA) #369 was immediately removed from the facility once an allegation of resident abuse involving the TNA was made. This affected one resident (#222) and had the potential to affect 32 additional residents (#1, #7, #9, #10, #12, #13, #15, #18, #21, #30, #34, #30, #36, #40, #43, #44, #45, #47, #49, #51, #55, #56, #58, #59, #61, #62, #66, #67, #71, #231, #232 and #234) residing on the unit where TNA #369 worked. The facility census was 70.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified when Resident #224 missed five doses of her muscle relaxant and for Resident #56's elevated blood sugars. This affected two residents (Resident #56 and #224) out of two residents reviewed for physician notification of change in condition. The facility census was 70.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI) review and interview the facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of medications for Resident #58 and Resident #122. This affected two residents (#58 and #122) of two residents reviewed for misappropriation of medication. The facility census was 70. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #58 revealed an admission date of [DATE] with diagnoses including stage three chronic kidney disease, pain and other muscle spasms. Record review revealed Resident #58 had intact cognition. Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #58 had an order for Tizanidine four milligrams (mg) for muscle spasms and Gabapentin 300 mg for pain. Review of the closed medical record for Resident #122 revealed an admission date of [DATE]. Resident #122 expired on [DATE]. [...]
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered at the time they were prepared per professional standards. This affected two residents (Resident #16 and #17) of six Residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 70.
September 19, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to accurately document the intakes of nutritional supplements as ordered by the physician for four of four residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #10, Resident #22, Resident #40 and Resident #55). The facility census was 69.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 10, 2025, 5 on September 1, 2022, 2 on September 19, 2019.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.06 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.56 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.73 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 2.98 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 3.26 on weekdays and 2.56 on weekends, 21% 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 3.06 in April to June 2025 to 3.06 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.06 | 0.66 | 3.26 | 2.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 88 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.10 | 0.60 | 3.31 | 2.55 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.00 | 0.49 | 3.21 | 2.47 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.06 | 0.46 | 3.28 | 2.51 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 82 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 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.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BURTON HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.. CMS links this home to Windsor House, Inc., a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 3.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Manor, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/28/1996 |
| Masternick, John | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 10/28/1996 |
| James, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Masternick, John | Corporate director | Individual | 10/28/1996 | |
| Daliman, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Masternick, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/28/1996 | |
| Windsor House Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2014 | |
| Daliman, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| James, Kenneth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Masternick, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Omni Manor, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/31/2025 | |
| Windsor House Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/08/2025 | |
| Daliman, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Dreboty Cerimele, Daria | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2023 | |
| James, Kenneth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Masternick, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Yoho, Kristina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2014 |
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.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 1, 2022: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 1, 2022: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 1, 2022: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.56 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
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Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Burton Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Burton Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Burton Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 10, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Burton Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Burton Health Care Center 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 Burton Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Windsor House, Inc.. Legal business name: BURTON HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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