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Mason Health Care Center

5640 Cox-Smith Road, Mason, OH 45040 · Warren County · (513) 398-2881

53 certified beds, about 39 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001

Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366216 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 1, 2023, inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 16 health citations since August 2018 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 3.95 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.

62.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

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 16 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
1E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
May 12, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. F
    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, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 19, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications in the medication cart were labeled and stored in proper containers. This affected all of the residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 38 residents.
  2. D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 19, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed and transmitted within 14 days. This affected two (Residents #401 and #402) of six residents reviewed for assessments. The facility census was 38 residents.
June 1, 2023Standard inspection · 14 citations
  1. 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) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, staff interviews, observations and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure infection control logs were completed for tracking trends and patterns, complete tuberculous testing for newly hired employees, develop and follow a Legionella water management policy, and ensure hand sanitation was followed during resident care. This had the potential to affect all 31 residents. The facility census was 31.
  2. F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to monitor antibiotic use appropriately as part of an antibiotic stewardship plan. This had the potential to affect all 31 residents. The facility census was 31.
  3. 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 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure care conferences were held on a regular basis. This affected four (#01, #07, #12, and #23) of five residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 31.
  4. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the Ombudsman was notified of hospital transfers. This impacted one (#25) of one resident reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 31.
  5. D
    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
    F624 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a discharge summary was completed upon discharge from the facility. This affected one (#28) of two residents reviewed for discharge. The facility for census was 31.
  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 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident who required assistance was provided assistance with hair washing. This affected one (#7) of 13 residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). The facility census was 31.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a pressure ulcer was adequately monitored. This affected one (#25) of one resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 31.
  8. 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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention/management interventions were in place for a resident assessed at risk for falls. This affected two (#9 and #24) of three residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 31.
  9. 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.
    F693 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure gastrostomy tubes (g-tubes) ands supplies were maintained in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect one (#24) of one residents reviewed for tube feedings. The facility identified three residents with g-tubes. The facility census was 31.
  10. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure staff administered medications as ordered by the physician. This affected three (#5, #7, and #21) of six residents reviewed for medications. The census was 31 residents.
  11. 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) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were addressed in a timely manner. This affected two (#05 and #13) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 31.
  12. 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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure physician's orders for as needed anti-anxiety medications included a stop date or duration for the order. This affected two (#9 and #18) of six residents reviewed for medications. The facility census was 31.
  13. 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 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were examined by a dentist. This affected one (#7) of 13 residents sampled. The facility census was 31.
  14. C
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete annual employee evaluations for State Tested Nurse Aides (STNA) #180 and #155. This had the potential to affect all 31 residents in the facility. The facility census was 31.
September 5, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 2, 2018Standard inspection · 0 citations

Fire safety inspections

16 fire safety citations on file: 8 on June 1, 2023, 6 on September 5, 2019, 2 on August 2, 2018.

Every fire safety citation16 citations
  1. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    K 131 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · June 1, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    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.
    K 222 · September 5, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · September 5, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · September 5, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · September 5, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 5, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · September 5, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 2, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · August 2, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

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.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.953.693.86
Registered nurses0.700.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.423.283.42
Nurse aides2.23
Licensed practical nurses1.03
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)62.0%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover55.6%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 4.52 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 4.17 on weekdays and 3.42 on weekends, 18% 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 3.93 in April to June 2025 to 3.95 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.950.704.173.42 0.0%1 of 9039
Oct to Dec 20253.790.713.953.37 10.3%0 of 9241
Jul to Sep 20253.940.794.293.07 7.8%0 of 9240
Apr to Jun 20253.930.624.183.31 1.9%0 of 9137
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
9.85.313.9
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
0.00.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.83.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.06.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.33.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
12.28.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
32.524.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
11.712.912.0

Owners and operators

Legal business name: MASON HEALTHCARE LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Nussbaum, Mattisyahu5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual100%12/01/2020
Daasch, CarlaW-2 managing employeeIndividual12/01/2020
Nussbaum, MattisyahuCorporate directorIndividual12/01/2020
Nussbaum, MattisyahuCorporate officerIndividual12/01/2020

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 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 1, 2023: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
  2. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2025: "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."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2025: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
  4. 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 June 1, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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Common questions

What is Mason Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Mason Health Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Mason Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
14 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 1, 2023. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has Mason Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Mason 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 Mason Health Care Center?
CMS lists 4 owners and managers. Legal business name: MASON HEALTHCARE LLC.

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