Pickaway Manor Care Center
391 Clark Drive, Circleville, OH 43113 · Pickaway County · (740) 474-6036
99 certified beds, about 80 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1981
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365556 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since November 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $129,229 in the last three years; the largest was $91,074, and the latest is dated January 29, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.75 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.56 of those hours.
42.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, an affiliated group of 36 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 21 health citations on file.
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 10 citations
- J Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident and staff interviews, wound physician interview, review of wound notes, review of hospital records, review of information from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), review of specifications for air mattresses, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the physician ordered treatments were completed as directed and failed to ensure interventions were implemented to prevent the development of, worsening of and promote the healing of an avoidable facility acquired pressure ulcer for Resident #5. Resident #5 was at risk for pressure ulcer development and dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs) including transfers, and toileting and required max assist with bed mobility, turning and repositioning, and had a known sacrum stage IV pressure ulcer (Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or muscle. [...]
- F Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAPI) program and plan to address care issues and/or concerns in the facility. This had the potential to affect all 84 residents who reside in the facility. The facility census was 84. Review of the Quality Assurance (QA) committee attendance records for the previous 12 months revealed QA meetings were held at the end of each month starting with January 2025. Specifically for the September 26, 2025, meeting, review of prevention/interventions for residents with pressure ulcers were discussed, but Resident #41 and Resident #5 were not discussed separately and identified as ongoing issues with their care. [...]
- 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, staff interview, and review of facility provided food storage policies, the facility failed to ensure food was protected from potential spoilage and/or contamination in the areas of food storage and food preparation. This had the potential to affect all 83 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 84.
- E Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, interviews, and facility policies, the facility failed to ensure Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) acted within their professional standards and their scope of training related to pressure ulcer wound assessments and staging's. This affected four Residents (#5, #41, #99, and #82) out of six reviewed for pressure ulcer assessments and staging's by facility staff. The facility census was 84. 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #5, revealed an admission date of 12/3/24. Diagnoses included but were not limited to type 2 diabetes, central cord syndrome at cervical 5 level of cervical spinal cord, specified disorder of muscle, generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, observations, interviews, and facility policies, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene before and after wearing contact precautions when passing a lunch tray to Resident #21. This had the potential to affect 5 other residents at the facility in contact precautions who received lunch trays for meals. The facility also failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were ordered timely for eight Residents (#5, #41, #99, #46, #64, #52, and #82) out of eight who required enhanced barrier precautions. This had the potential to affect 5 other residents in enhanced barrier precautions. The facility census was 84.1. Review of the medical record for Resident #21 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included severe chronic kidney disease, acidosis, and anemia amongst other diagnoses. [...]
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain a resident's call light within reach. This affected one resident (#25) of one sampled for call light placement. The facility census was 84.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement fall interventions as ordered. This affected two residents (#38 and #84) of two sampled for falls. The facility census was 84. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #38's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/30/20, a re-entry date of 11/25/23, and diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, major depressive disorder, vascular dementia, anxiety disorder, and congestive heart failure. Review of Resident #38's quarterly minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a brief interview for mental status score (BIMS) of 13 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. [...]
- 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 interview and record review the facility failed to properly maintain an indwelling catheter for one resident (#21) of one sampled for catheter use. The facility census was 84.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and staff interview, this facility failed to ensure meal intakes were being monitored to ensure residents highest nutritional status. This affected one (Resident #84) of the one resident reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 84.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and dialysis communication documents, this facility failed to ensure orders and recommendations for residents receiving dialysis services were followed. This affected one (Resident #84) of the one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 84.
July 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, hospital record review, review of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center information, review of facility policy and procedures, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide timely, necessary and adequate care and services following an acute change in condition on 05/21/25 involving Resident #22, when the resident was assessed to have a decline in health including lethargy, a poor appetite, confusion, increased hallucinations, and low oxygen saturation, without evidence of timely or adequate interventions and medical treatment. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and serious life-threatening harm, and/or injuries when Resident #22 developed new deep tissue injuries (DTIs) and suffered a continued decline in health status. [...]
September 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of a video recording from an in-room camera, family interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to honor a resident's known preference on not having a male caregiver assist her with personal care. This affected one (#73) of three residents reviewed for choices/personal preference. The facility census was 71.
May 8, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to notify the physician when a resident experienced a significant weight change. This affected one (Resident #76) out of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The census was 75.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) documents were accurate. This affected one (Resident #56) out of one resident reviewed for PASRR documents. The census was 75.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure catheter tubing was stored properly/appropriately to prevent the spread of infection. This affected one (Resident #283) out of one resident reviewed for urinary catheters. The facility census was 75.
November 8, 2021Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to have a qualified dietary service manager. This had the potential to affect all 76 residents receiving food from the kitchen. The facility census was 76.
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interviews, staff interviews, and review of the food committee meeting minutes, the facility failed to ensure food was served to the residents at the proper temperatures and resident preferences and failed to address expressed concerns by the residents in the food committee meetings. This had the potential to affect all 76 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, review of the facility's policy and record review, the facility failed to timely assess and monitor Resident #51's bruises on her bilateral hands. This affected one (Resident #51) of one resident reviewed for non-pressure related skin wounds. The facility identified 15 residents with non-pressure related skin wounds. The facility census was 76.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident received treatment and assistive devices to maintain hearing abilities. This affected one (Resident #32) of three residents reviewed for vision/hearing. The facility identified five residents with impaired hearing. The facility census was 76.
- 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, resident and staff interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to honor a resident's food preferences. This affected one (Resident #16) of one resident reviewed for choices. The facility census was 76.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's medical record was complete and accurately documented. This affected one (Resident #58) of 24 resident's record reviewed. The facility census was 76.
Fire safety inspections
26 fire safety citations on file: 8 on January 29, 2026, 5 on May 8, 2024, 13 on November 8, 2021.
Every fire safety citation26 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | Fine | $91,074 |
| July 22, 2025 | Fine | $38,155 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.75 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.34 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.96 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.0% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.30 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 3.92 on weekdays and 3.34 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.98 in April to June 2025 to 3.75 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 | 3.75 | 0.56 | 3.92 | 3.34 | 4.9% | 0 of 90 | 80 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.71 | 0.50 | 3.90 | 3.24 | 4.5% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.73 | 0.53 | 3.90 | 3.32 | 4.1% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.98 | 0.58 | 4.12 | 3.63 | 3.5% | 0 of 91 | 79 |
| 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 | 4.7 | 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 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.4 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.4 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MACINTOSH COMPANY. CMS links this home to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, a group of 36 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Om Holdco 3 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/2022 |
| Charles Franklin LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Charles Westland LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Hemant Shah 2018 Irrevocable Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Snw LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Siena Lending Group LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Patel, Rajan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Sharon, Robert | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/13/2004 | |
| Optum Management Solutions. Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| King, Christa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Miller, Kaylee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Patel, Rajan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Sellers, Kevin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Sharon, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Dunn, Charles | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/24/2025 | |
| Shah, Hemant | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/02/2025 | |
| Circleville Pickaway Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/28/1988 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Optum Management Solutions. Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Schlaupitz Madhavan | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| King, Christa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/24/2025 | |
| Sellers, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/24/2025 | |
| Sharon, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/13/2024 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities."
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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 Pickaway Manor Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pickaway Manor Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pickaway Manor Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Pickaway Manor Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $129,229 in the last three years.
- Does Pickaway Manor 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 Pickaway Manor Care Center?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. Legal business name: MACINTOSH COMPANY.
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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