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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

Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

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.

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 13 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
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. 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 · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 22, 2026
    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
  1. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 23, 2026
    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.
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 23, 2026
    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.
  3. 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.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 23, 2026
    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.
  4. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 23, 2026
    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. [...]
  5. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 23, 2026
    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
  1. 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) November 27, 2024
    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.
  2. 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) November 27, 2024
    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
  1. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · infection control inspection · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 11, 2023
    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
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 27, 2023
    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. [...]
  2. 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.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 27, 2023
    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
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2022
    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.
  2. 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.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2022
    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
  1. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · December 31, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · December 31, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 31, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · December 31, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · December 31, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · October 31, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    K 916 · October 31, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · October 31, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 13, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · May 13, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · May 13, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    K 541 · May 13, 2022 · 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)4.423.693.86
Registered nurses0.910.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.783.283.42
Nurse aides2.51
Licensed practical nurses1.00
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)63.0%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover55.6%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

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.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.420.914.673.78 9.5%0 of 9034
Oct to Dec 20253.800.723.973.35 8.7%0 of 9240
Jul to Sep 20253.810.763.993.37 9.1%0 of 9240
Apr to Jun 20253.990.804.153.61 10.7%0 of 9135
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
0.05.313.9
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
6.33.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.21.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.86.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.03.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
14.38.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
23.724.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
11.612.912.0

Owners and operators

Legal business name: TRADITIONS AT CHILLICOTHE.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Anderson, DeniseCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Brown, SonyaCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Dehring, LindseyCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Jenkins, AnnaCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Mettler, BriannaCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Rule, MatthewCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Stitzer, ParkerCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Alexander, SeanCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2025
Dehring, LindseyCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2025
Mettler, BriannaCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2025
Meyung, KelliCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2025
Rule, MatthewCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2025
Woolley, JulieCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2022
National Church ResidencesOperational/managerial controlOrganization02/23/1996
National Church Residences Health CareOperational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/2025
Harrison, JonathonOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
Kessler, DavidOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/01/2024
Mettler, BriannaOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
National Church ResidencesAdp of the SNFOrganization03/10/2026
National Church Residences Health CareAdp of the SNFOrganization03/02/2026
Harrison, JonathonAdp of the SNFIndividual01/26/2026
Kessler, DavidAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2024

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.

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. 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."

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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.

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