National Church Residences Chillicothe
142 University Drive, Chillicothe, OH 45601 · Ross County · (740) 773-8107
48 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2007
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366338 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 31, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since May 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 4.42 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.91 of those hours.
63.0% 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.
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 13 health citations on file.
April 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews , record review and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure post fall interventions were in place for one resident (#14) out of three residents (#12, #14 and #22) reviewed for falls. The census was 34.
December 31, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Pre-admission Screening and Resident Reviews (PASARR) were completed and updated to reflect a new qualifying diagnosis. This affected two (#5 and #38) of two residents reviewed for PASARR accuracy. The facility census was 36.
- 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 medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a plan of care for residents with diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This affected one (#5) of 17 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 36.
- 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, resident and resident family interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide care and services for the prompt treatment of a urinary tract infection. This affected one (#14) of three residents reviewed for urinary tract infections. The facility census was 36.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered to maintain a medication error rate less than five percent (%). A total of three medication errors were observed out of 38 opportunities for a medication error rate of 7.89%. This affected three (#8, #20, and #34) of five residents observed during medication administration. The census was 36. Findings Include:1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included type II diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver, acquired absence of the right leg above the knee, and chronic kidney disease, stage three. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered resulting in significant medication errors. This affected two (#8 and #34) of five residents observed during medication administration. The census was 36. Findings Include:1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included type II diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver, acquired absence of the right leg above the knee, and chronic kidney disease, stage three. Review of Resident #8's current physician orders revealed an order for insulin aspart three (3) units subcutaneously (SQ) via injector pen before meals with instructions to hold for a blood glucose level less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Observation of medication administration on 12/31/25 at 8:45 A.M. [...]
October 31, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident medications were administered as ordered by the physician. This affected two (Resident #22 and Resident #28) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 34 residents.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents received needed and routine dental services. This affected one (Resident #26) of one resident reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 34 residents.
December 6, 2023Complaint inspection, Infection control · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff practiced proper infection control precautions during an outbreak of COVID-19. This had the potential to affect all 25 residents (#1, #3, #5, #6, #7, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #17, #18, #20, #21, #22, #24, #26, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #35, #36, and #42) who were negative for COVID-19 and resided on the same unit as Resident #10 and Resident #27. The census was 41.
November 6, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure five residents (#3, #5, #15, #34 and #41) indwelling urinary catheter collection bag was covered for privacy. This affected five of seven residents reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters. The facility identified seven residents with indwelling urinary catheters. The facility census was 42. Findings Include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed an initial admission date of 01/20/23 with the latest readmission of 04/05/23 with diagnoses including chronic respiratory failure, atrial fibrillation, emphysema, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, anemia, basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, obstructive and reflux uropathy, osteoarthritis, hyperlipidemia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. [...]
- 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, record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure three residents (#5, #34 and #41) indwelling urinary catheter collection bag was properly positioned to facilitate optimal drainage of urine. This affected three of seven residents reviewed for urinary catheter. The facility identified seven residents with indwelling urinary catheters. The facility census was 42. Findings Include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #34 revealed an initial admission date of 08/19/23 with the diagnoses including ataxia following cerebral infarction, aphasia, dysphagia, dementia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, retention of urine, hypothyroidism, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder and insomnia. [...]
May 13, 2022Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and medical record review the facility failed to identify and monitor a resident's skin with regards to bruising and a discolored area. This affected one (Resident #04) of four sampled residents reviewed for skin conditions non-pressure. The facility census was 32.
- 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 resident interview, staff interview, and medical record review the facility failed to provide treatment and services to a resident who had a decline in both urinary and bowel continence. This affected one resident (Resident #14) of two sampled residents reviewed for bowel and bladder incontinence. The facility census was 32.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 5 on December 31, 2025, 3 on October 31, 2024, 4 on May 13, 2022.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
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) | 4.42 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.91 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.78 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.51 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 63.0% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 55.6% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.61 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 4.67 on weekdays and 3.78 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 9.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.99 in April to June 2025 to 4.42 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 | 4.42 | 0.91 | 4.67 | 3.78 | 9.5% | 0 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.80 | 0.72 | 3.97 | 3.35 | 8.7% | 0 of 92 | 40 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.81 | 0.76 | 3.99 | 3.37 | 9.1% | 0 of 92 | 40 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.99 | 0.80 | 4.15 | 3.61 | 10.7% | 0 of 91 | 35 |
| 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 | 0.0 | 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 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.6 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TRADITIONS AT CHILLICOTHE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Denise | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Brown, Sonya | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dehring, Lindsey | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Jenkins, Anna | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Mettler, Brianna | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Rule, Matthew | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Stitzer, Parker | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Alexander, Sean | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dehring, Lindsey | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Mettler, Brianna | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Meyung, Kelli | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Rule, Matthew | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Woolley, Julie | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| National Church Residences | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/23/1996 | |
| National Church Residences Health Care | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Harrison, Jonathon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Kessler, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2024 | |
| Mettler, Brianna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| National Church Residences | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/10/2026 | |
| National Church Residences Health Care | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/02/2026 | |
| Harrison, Jonathon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/26/2026 | |
| Kessler, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
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 April 23, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 6, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Westmoreland Place Chillicothe, 0.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 64 citations
- Hopewell Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Chillicothe, 2.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Chillicothe Post Acute Chillicothe, 2.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Vineyards at Concord, the Frankfort, 10.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Embassy of Valley View Frankfort, 12.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- National Church Residences Bristol Village Waverly, 14 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Logan Elm Health Care Center Circleville, 16.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Piketon Nursing Center Piketon, 18.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 48 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 National Church Residences Chillicothe's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates National Church Residences Chillicothe 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did National Church Residences Chillicothe get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 31, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has National Church Residences Chillicothe been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does National Church Residences Chillicothe 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 National Church Residences Chillicothe?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers. Legal business name: TRADITIONS AT CHILLICOTHE.
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.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.