Embassy of Swanton
214 S Munson Rd, Swanton, OH 43558 · Fulton County · (419) 825-1145
68 certified beds, about 61 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366073 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 25 health citations since June 2023 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 4.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.
59.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Embassy Healthcare, an affiliated group of 33 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.
506/23
203/24
108/24
111/25
301/26
1306/26
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 25 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
20D
3E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 4, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure monitoring of Legionella control measures were in place. This had the potential to affect all residents. Additionally, the facility failed to wear proper personal protective equipment while caring for a resident in enhanced barrier precautions. This affected one (#67) of one resident reviewed for infection control measures. The facility census was 64.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed accurately. This affected seven (#6, #7, #12, #44, #54, #22 and #46) of 22 records reviewed. The facility census was 64.
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview and review of the menu spreadsheet, the facility failed to ensure residents received all components of the meal. This affected all residents in the facility except for 14 (#2, #3, #4, #5, #13, #19, #30, #35, #51, #52, #59, #60, #65, and #67) residents identified to receive no food from the kitchen. The facility census was 64.
- D Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident funds were reimbursed timely after discharge. This affected two (#77 and #78) of three residents reviewed for fund disbursement. The facility census was 64.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide a resident with a 48 hour notice of non-payment of services. This affected one (#76) of three residents reviewed for beneficiary notices. This had the ability to affect all residents. The facility census was 64.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate and timely oral care to a dependent resident. This affected one (#67) resident out of one reviewed for oral care. The facility census was 64.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the medical record, and interview, the facility failed to ensure compression stockings were administered per physician orders. This affected one (#50) of two residents reviewed for edema. The facility identified 12 residents with physician orders for compression stockings. The facility census was 64.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, staff interview, resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure vision services were provided to residents. This affected two (#22, #54) of two residents reviewed for vision services. The facility census was 64.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the medical record, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure timely and accurate pressure ulcer wound assessments, failed to ensure wound treatments were completed and accurately documented per physician orders. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer prevention treatments were in place per physician orders. This affected two (#74, #2) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified seven residents with pressure ulcers. The facility census was 64.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the medical record, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an indwelling urinary catheter securement device was in place per physician order. This affected one (#2) of two residents reviewed for urinary catheters. The facility identified 13 residents with urinary catheters. The facility census was 64.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communication with the dialysis center. This affected one (#22) of one resident reviewed for dialysis services. The facility identified one resident receiving dialysis services. The facility census was 64.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, staff interview, resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure dental services were provided to residents. This affected two (#22, #54) of three residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 64.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure adaptive equipment was provided to residents during meals. This affected two (#6 and #12) residents observed during meal service. The facility identified five (#6, #12, #20, #31, and #49) residents used assistive devices with meals. The facility census was 64.
January 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the residents received timely incontinence care and received appropriate incontinence care by the facility policy. This affected one (Resident #505) of one resident observed for incontinence care. The facility census was 63.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors when they incorrectly transcribed physician orders and failed to administer medication as physician ordered. This affected one (Resident #501) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 63.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interviews, review of facility policies, and review of protocols from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention measures were maintained during wound care. This affected one (Resident #503) of one resident observed for wound care. The facility census was 63.
November 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to initiate a baseline care plan. This affected one resident (#19) of one resident reviewed for baseline care plan. The facility census was 63.
August 8, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to conduct quarterly care plan conferences are required. This affected three (#12, #24, and #32) of three residents reviewed for care planning conferences. The facility census was 60.
March 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered by route ordered by the physician, which resulted in four medication errors out of 28 opportunities for a medication administration error rate of 14.28 percent (%). This affected one (#4) of three residents observed during medication administration. The facility census was 65.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were obtained and administered as ordered by the physician resulting in significant medication errors. This affected one (#13) of six sampled residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 65.
June 1, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure soiled linen for a resident on transmission-based precautions was handled per facility policy to potentially prevent the spread of a contagious infection. This had the potential to affect all residents, except Resident #21, who was identified by the facility as being on contact precautions. The facility census was 64.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the food was prepared and served in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility except 12 residents (#25, #42, #51, #52, #54, #55, #57, #59, #60, #61, #110, and #166) identified to receive no food from the kitchen. The facility census was 64.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident and staff interviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity. This affected one (#38) of one residents reviewed for dignity and respect. The facility census was 64.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interview, observations, review of the medical record, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention interventions were in place for a resident who was at a high risk for falls and with two recent falls in the facility. This affected one (Resident #165) of two residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 64.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was administered tube feeding per physician orders and complications of the tube feeding was timely reflected in the medical record. This affected one (#166) of one resident reviewed for tube feeding (TF). The facility identified 13 residents receiving TF. The facility census was 64.
Fire safety inspections
30 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 4, 2026, 7 on August 8, 2024, 18 on June 1, 2023.
Every fire safety citation30 citations
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
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) | 4.27 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.09 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.30 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 59.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.90 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 4.35 on weekdays and 4.09 on weekends, 6% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.06 in April to June 2025 to 4.27 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 | 4.27 | 0.58 | 4.35 | 4.09 | 7.7% | 0 of 90 | 61 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.64 | 0.54 | 3.78 | 3.30 | 3.8% | 0 of 92 | 62 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.79 | 0.38 | 3.92 | 3.45 | 14.8% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.06 | 0.33 | 3.08 | 3.01 | 17.7% | 7 of 91 | 62 |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.2 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SWANTON HEALTH CARE & RETIREMENT CENTER INC. CMS links this home to Embassy Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell, Cecil | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 07/01/1994 |
| Mitchell, Cecil | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/1994 | |
| Mitchell, Lisa | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/1994 | |
| Handler, Aaron | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/15/2021 | |
| Mitchell, Cecil | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/1994 | |
| Mitchell, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/1994 | |
| Repchick, George | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/15/2021 | |
| Handler, Aaron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/15/2021 | |
| Repchick, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/15/2021 |
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 10 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Swanton, 0.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Whitehouse Country Manor Whitehouse, 6.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Elizabeth Scott Community Maumee, 8.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Addison Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center Maumee, 9.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 80 citations
- Otterbein Monclova Monclova, 9.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Lakes of Monclova Health Campus the Maumee, 10.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Ayden Healthcare of Waterville Waterville, 10.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Spring Meadows Nursing, a Villa Center Holland, 10.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 28 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Embassy of Swanton's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Embassy of Swanton 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Embassy of Swanton get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 4, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Embassy of Swanton been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Embassy of Swanton 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 Embassy of Swanton?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Embassy Healthcare. Legal business name: SWANTON HEALTH CARE & RETIREMENT 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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