Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation
900 Wedgewood Circle, Galion, OH 44833 · Crawford County · (419) 462-0173
79 certified beds, about 75 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2009
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366370 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since December 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.74 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
30.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Foundations Health Solutions, an affiliated group of 64 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
February 12, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure thickener and flour were properly stored. This had the potential to affect three residents (#23, #33, and #73) that received pureed diets and 14 residents on mechanical diets. Facility census was 71.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure call lights were within reach and accessible. This affected two residents (Resident #17 and #66) of two residents reviewed for call light accessibility. The census was 71. Findings Include: 1. Record review revealed Resident #17 was admitted on [DATE] to the facility with diagnoses that included but not limited to hypertensive heart disease, polyarthritis, and general anxiety disorder. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #20 had moderately impaired cognition and required supervision of activities of daily living. Review of care plans dated 08/25/22 revealed Resident #17 had a potential risk for falls related to decreased mobility and incontinent of bowel and bladder. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered per physician orders and failed to ensure oxygen tubing was dated when initiated/changed. This affected two (#23 and #31) of eight residents reviewed for oxygen administration. The facility identified eight residents who received oxygen therapy. The facility census was 71.
- 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 observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to honor Resident #185's food preferences. This affected one (Resident #185) of four residents reviewed for food and nutrition. Facility census was 71.
August 3, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
December 28, 2019Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of a Self-Reported Incident (SRI) of neglect, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to follow their policy to protect the residents following an allegation of neglect involving two (#42 and #54) residents. The facility census was 62.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of a Self-Reported Incident (SRI) of neglect, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to protect the residents following an allegation of neglect involving two (#42 and #54) residents. The facility census was 62.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident medical records, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to revise care plans with new diagnoses and treatments for two (#59 and #32) of 16 residents reviewed for care plans. The census was 62.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow the physician order for the administration of an anti-diarrheal medication and failed to follow up with the physician when loose stools continued for one (#36) out of 16 residents reviewed during the survey. The census was 62.
- 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 and staff interview the facility failed to follow physician's orders to intermittent catheterize a resident if there was no urine output for an eight hour period for one (#32) of one resident reviewed for urinary catheterization. The facility identified one resident as requiring intermittent catheterization. The facility census was 62.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 4 on February 12, 2025, 2 on August 3, 2023, 3 on December 28, 2019.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 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.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.74 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.26 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.05 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.53 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 3.94 on weekdays and 3.26 on weekends, 17% 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 3.92 in April to June 2025 to 3.74 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 | 3.74 | 0.57 | 3.94 | 3.26 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.93 | 0.55 | 4.14 | 3.40 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.83 | 0.61 | 4.04 | 3.29 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 75 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.92 | 0.60 | 4.16 | 3.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 75 |
| 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 | 6.0 | 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 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.3 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.9 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GALION HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.. CMS links this home to Foundations Health Solutions, a group of 64 nursing homes averaging 4.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Kaebel, Amanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/27/2020 | |
| Krystowski, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/17/2025 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Kaebel, Amanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/27/2020 | |
| Krystowski, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Patterson, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2018 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- 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 February 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 28, 2019: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.26 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
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- Crestline Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Crestline, 4.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo Bucyrus, 9.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Unger Park Post Acute Bucyrus, 11.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Lexington Court Care Center Lexington, 11.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Crestwood Care Center Shelby, 11.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 63 citations
- Shelby Pointe Shelby, 12.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Country Meadow Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Bellville, 12.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 11 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 Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 12, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Foundations Health Solutions. Legal business name: GALION HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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