Circleville Post-Acute
1155 Atwater Avenue, Circleville, OH 43113 · Pickaway County · (740) 477-1695
97 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980
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 365456 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 16, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 27 health citations since September 2022 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 3.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.37 of those hours.
34.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to PACS Group, an affiliated group of 275 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.
809/22
504/25
1303/26
105/26
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 27 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
21D
3E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations resident and staff interviews and review of housekeeping records and review of the facility policy, facility failed to ensure Packaged Thermal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units were maintained in a clean manner. This affected two Residents (#39 and #40) but had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 90.
March 16, 2026Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review the facility to serve food at a palatable temperature. This affected all 90 residents in the facility. The facility census was 90.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to store food in a safe manner, store kitchen utensils in a sanitary manner, prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner and maintain an ice machine in a safe and sanitary manner. This affected all 90 residents. The census was 90.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility record review the facility failed to prepare puree diet to the proper texture. This affected eight residents (#1, #3, #9, #24, #25, #44, #83, and #87) the facility identified as receiving a pureed diet. The census was 90.
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program that included ensuring appropriate antibiotic use. This affected four residents (#59, #68, #69, and #83) of five residents reviewed for antibiotic use. The facility census was 90.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #69 was free from physical restraints. This affected one resident (#69) of one resident reviewed for physical restraints. The census was 90.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident receiving psychotropic medication was being adequately monitored for response to treatment. This affected one resident (#3) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 90.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel file review, self-reported incident review, staff interview, and facility policy review, this facility failed to report verbal abuse to the required state agency. This affected one resident (#75) of the one resident reviewed for abuse with the potential to affect all 71 residents who received care from Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #114. The facility census was 90.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel file review, self-reported incident review, staff interview, and facility policy review, this facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of verbal abuse. This affected one resident (#75) of the one resident reviewed for abuse with the potential to affect all 71 residents who received care from Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #114. The facility census was 90.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to notify the physician regarding blood pressure, weight changes and failed to follow physician recommendations for insulin for Resident #92. This affected three residents (#02, #91, #92) out of three residents reviewed for quality of care. The census was 90.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident's blood pressure was measured or obtained per physician orders including not being obtained in the left arm where an arteriovenous shunt/fistula, used for dialysis treatments was located. This affected one resident (#9) of the one resident reviewed for dialysis services. The facility census was 90.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and policy review, facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were acknowledged by the physician and addressed in a timely and medically appropriate manner for two residents (#2 and #76). This affected two residents (#2, #76) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Facility census was 90.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one resident was free from unnecessary medication when facility administered medications outside of parameters. This affected one resident (#2) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Facility census was 90.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain contact precautions for residents' with diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile (c-diff) as well as failed to provide proper catheter care. This affected two residents (#66 and #29) of five residents reviewed for infection control.
April 17, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was protected from contamination. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility who receive food from the kitchen except for Resident #192 who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 82.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were in place for a resident who was at risk for falls and had a history of falls. This affected one (Resident #2) of five residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 82.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor for mood and behaviors including target behaviors for a resident receiving antianxiety, antidepressants, and antipyshcotic medications. This affected one (Resident #44) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 82.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to honor the resident's food requests or preferences and ensure residents received food substitutions for foods they dislike. This affected two (Resident #51 and #72) of three residents reviewed for food preferences. The facility census was 82.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the resident's hand sinks were working in the resident's room. This affected one (Resident #26) of 25 residents reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 82.
September 26, 2022Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, review of physician note, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff were wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering a COVID-19 positive Resident #1's room. The facility also failed to ensure appropriate cleaning of a glucometer after blood glucose testing was performed. This had the potential to affect the four residents (#13, #33, #59, and #67) who resided on the 400 hall and had blood glucose testing performed. The facility census was 85.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to update the pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) for Residents. This affected three (#70, #72, and #80) of five residents reviewed for PASARR. The facility census was 85.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a physician ordered treatment was clarified and obtained for a resident with a diabetic ulcer. This affected one (#286) of one resident reviewed for non pressure ulcer. The facility census was 85.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to assist the resident in making appointments for hearing aides. This affected one (#38) of three residents reviewed for ancillary services. The facility census was 85.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the shower chair brakes were locked for a resident who required assistance, resulting in a fall. This affected one (#52) of two residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 85.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure medication was available and administered as ordered by the physician. This affected one (#42) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 85.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than five percent, as evidence by six medication errors out of 26 opportunities observed, resulting in 23.07 % (percent) medication error rate. This affected two (#57 and #77) of three residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 85.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation of medication administration. This affected one (#42) of five residents whose medications were reviewed during the annual survey. The facility census was 85.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 16, 2026, 2 on April 17, 2025, 5 on September 26, 2022.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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) | 3.18 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.37 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.79 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 5.42 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 3.33 on weekdays and 2.79 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.41 in April to June 2025 to 3.18 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 | 3.18 | 0.37 | 3.33 | 2.79 | 4.6% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.35 | 0.55 | 3.58 | 2.78 | 5.4% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.49 | 0.66 | 3.72 | 2.91 | 5.3% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.41 | 0.55 | 3.63 | 2.86 | 3.1% | 0 of 91 | 86 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.1 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.9 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CIRCLEVILLE POST ACUTE, LLC. CMS links this home to PACS Group, a group of 275 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/07/2019 |
| Chernick, Edward | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2022 | |
| Dutiel, Brian | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/25/2024 | |
| Apt, Frederick | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/10/2021 | |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/10/2021 |
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 do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 16, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 16, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 16, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 16, 2026: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.79 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Pickaway Manor Care Center Circleville, 1.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Brown Memorial Home Inc Circleville, 1.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Logan Elm Health Care Center Circleville, 3.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc Canal Winchester, 16.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 61 citations
- Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center Lancaster, 16.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 116 citations
- Canal Winchester Care Center Canal Winchester, 16.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Meadow Grove Transitional Care Grove City, 17 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Embassy of Winchester Canal Winchester, 17.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 56 citations
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 Circleville Post-Acute's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Circleville Post-Acute 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 Circleville Post-Acute get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 16, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Circleville Post-Acute been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Circleville Post-Acute 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 Circleville Post-Acute?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to PACS Group. Legal business name: CIRCLEVILLE POST ACUTE, LLC.
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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