Embassy of Valley View
3363 Ragged Ridge Road, Frankfort, OH 45628 · Ross County · (740) 998-2948
50 certified beds, about 42 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366075 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 18 health citations since March 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 0.55 of those hours.
31.6% 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.
1303/22
505/24
002/26
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 18 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
2E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
February 26, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 30, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility Water Management Program, review of the Centers for Disease Control Prevention(CDC) guidance for Legionella prevention, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure an effective Water Management Program was in place to prevent and/or detect the presence of Legionella in the water supply. This had the potential to affect all 47 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 47.
- E 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 reviews, staff interview, review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Black Box Warning, review of the Highlights of Prescribing Information, review of [NAME] Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure adequate indications for the use of antipsychotic medications. This affected four (#9, #10, #34, and #35) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during the annual survey. The facility census was 47.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed medical record reviews, observation of a refund check, staff interviews, and review of the resident admission agreement, the facility failed to provide timely refund for overpayment of stay. This affected two (#98 and #299) of four residents reviewed who expired in the facility. The census was 47.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to have emergency supplies on hand for a resident with a tracheostomy. This affected one resident (#10) of one resident reviewed for tracheostomy care. The facility census was 47.
- C Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of eight employee files, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide the 12 required annual in-service hours for two State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs). This had the potential to affected all 47 residents. The census was 47.
March 7, 2022Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on employee time sheet review and staff interview, the facility failed to have a Registered Nurse on duty for eight consecutive hours. This affected 41 of 41 residents in the building. The facility census was 41.
- F 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 interview, policy review, temperature log review, infection control log review, manufacture's recommendation review, the facility failed to ensure sanitation was provided when cleaning dishes and food was stored properly. This affected 41 of 41 residents that receive food from the kitchen. Facility census was 41.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure clean laundry was protected from crossed contamination with soiled laundry. This had the potential to affect 41 of 41 residents at the facility. The facility census was 41.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to maintain sanitary resident bathrooms and failed to maintain safe water temperatures. This potentially affected 22 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #12, #15, #19, #20, #21, #26, #27, #28, #29, #183, #186, #233, #234, #235) of 22 residents that could independently use the bathroom independently. Facility census was 41.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to keep a call light in reach. This affected one resident (#235) of one reviewed for call lights. The facility census was 41.
- D Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and policy, the facility failed to notify residents of Medicaid account balances. This affected two residents (#08 and #11) out of two residents reviewed for notification of Medicaid account balances. The facility census was 41.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate code status in the resident's electronic medical record and the resident's paper charts. This affected one resident (#235) of one reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 41.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) notice when therapy services were cut. This affected two residents (# 17 and #18) out of three residents reviewed for SNFABN notice. The facility census was 41. Findings Include 1. Record review for Resident #17 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer' disease, Parkinson's disease, delusional disorder, major depressive disorder, chronic pain syndrome, hypokalemia, and anorexia. Review of the quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #17 had impaired cognition. Resident #17 required extensive assistance from staff with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, personal hygiene, and toilet use. Resident #17 required supervision from staff with eating. [...]
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain privacy curtains. This affected one resident (#03) of two reviewed for privacy. The facility census was 41.
- 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 ensure residents with newly evident or possible serious mental disorders were referred for level II resident review upon a significant change in status assessment. This affected one (Resident #9) of two residents reviewed for pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR). The facility census was 41.
- D Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete laboratory services timely as ordered. This affected one (#16) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 41.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, review of the facility's policy, and record review, the facility failed to provide meals according to the resident's physician's order for a mechanically altered diet. This affected one (Resident #5) of four reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 41.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to have nurse staff information posted that included the facility census, the total number of staff and the actual hours worked for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and State Tested Nurse Aides. This had the potential to affect 41 of 41 residents in the building. The facility census was 41.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 2 on February 26, 2026, 3 on May 30, 2024, 3 on March 7, 2022.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 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 Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.21 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.81 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 3.21 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 3.01 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 | 0.55 | 3.17 | 3.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 42 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.08 | 0.52 | 3.15 | 2.89 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.96 | 0.51 | 3.08 | 2.66 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.01 | 0.56 | 3.14 | 2.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| 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 | 3.4 | 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 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EMBASSY VALLEY VIEW LLC. CMS links this home to Embassy Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2021 | |
| 2020 Gsr Dynasty LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Aaron Handler Family Dynasty Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Ah Dynasty LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| George S. Repchick 2020 Family Dynasty Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Repchick, George | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2009 | |
| Handler, Aaron | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Repchick, George | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Juschka, Dirk | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Repchick, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Welsh, Sara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/22/2025 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/22/2025 | |
| Juschka, Dirk | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Welsh, Sara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2024: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2024: "Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 7, 2022: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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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 Valley View's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Embassy of Valley View 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Embassy of Valley View get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 26, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Embassy of Valley View been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Embassy of Valley View 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 Valley View?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Embassy Healthcare. Legal business name: EMBASSY VALLEY VIEW 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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