Samaritan Care Center and Villa
806 E Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256 · Medina County · (330) 725-4123
56 certified beds, about 39 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365817 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 18, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 21 health citations since October 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 3.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
69.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to American Health Foundation, an affiliated group of 5 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.
February 12, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to label food items to prevent potential food borne illnesses. This had the potential to affect all 38 residents at the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure water temperatures were maintained at appropriate temperatures. This affected Resident #1 and had the potential to affect all 6 residents on 100 Hall.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided assistance safely to prevent falls during care. This affected two residents (Resident #9 and #39) of three reviewed for falls. The facility census was 38.
- 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, interview and record review the facility failed to provide residents with food that met their preference. This affected two residents (Resident #1 and #22) of three reviewed for food preferences. The facility census was 38.
June 18, 2025Standard inspection · 5 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 staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the food stored in a designated refrigerator for resident use and resident personal room refrigerators were labeled, dated and expired items were disposed of timely. This affected three (Residents #8, #11, and #18) of five residents reviewed for personal resident refrigerators. The facility indicated 17 residents had personal refrigerators in their rooms. This had the potential to affect all 34 residents at the facility using facility refrigeration for personal food items. The facility census was 34.
- 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 interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #27's responsible party was notified of a change of condition. This affected one resident (#27) of one residents reviewed for notification of change. The facility census was 34.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of the medical record for Resident #30 revealed an admission date 09/07/23 with diagnoses bipolar, acute respiratory failure, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and type II diabetes. Review of the Minimum Data Set 3.0 MDS comprehensive assessment, dated 05/23/25, revealed Resident #30 had moderate cognitive impairment and required substantial/maximum assistance from staff for activities of daily living. Review of the plan of care for Resident #30 dated 02/25/25 revealed a plan for alteration in mood and behavior related to bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and unspecified mood disorder. Resident #30 shows little interest or pleasure in doing things and frequent crying. There was no evidence of a plan of care that addressed the resident's history of PTSD. Observation on 06/16/25 at 11:34 A.M. Resident #30 was in her room lying in bed grunting and yelling out. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention protocols were maintained for Resident #27, who required enhanced barrier precautions. This affected one resident (#27) of three residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions. The facility census was 34.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, facility policy review, and review of manufacturer prescribing information, revealed the facility failed to ensure antibiotics were appropriately prescribed with a correct indication, dose, and duration. This affected one resident (#1) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 34.
May 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased observation, review of pest control service inspection report, review of a maintenance request form, and interview, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program. This affected seven residents (Residents #23, #15, #11, #14, #35, #2 and #4) and had the potential to affect all residents who resided at the facility. The census was 35.
October 31, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was clean and sanitary. This had the potential to affect all 32 residents in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, review of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Personal Protective Technology (PPT), and staff interview the facility failed to provide the appropriate personal protective equipment for the laundry staff when transporting COVID-19 contaminated linens. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 32.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and review of activities records the facility failed to ensure activities were held to meet residents' needs and preferences. This affected six (Resident's #2, #5, #14, #17, #21 and #28) of 18 residents reviewed for activities. The facility census was 32.
- 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 for Residents #14, #28 and #30. This affected three residents (Resident's #14, #28 and #30) of 32 residents reviewed for call light placement. The facility census was 32.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to provide written notice of transfer to the hospital for Resident #17. This affected one (Resident #17) of one resident reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 32.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the medical record, resident interview, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #4 had oxygen on as ordered and failed to ensue oxygen equipment was stored properly when not in use for Resident's #4 and #15. This affected two residents (Resident's #4 and #15) of three reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 32.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure the pharmacy recommendations approved by the physician were updated in the medical record. This affected one (Resident #28) of five (Resident's #10, #17, #19, #27 and #28) reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 32.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #4 was offered the pneumonia vaccine. This affected one resident (Resident #4) of five reviewed for vaccines. The facility census was 32.
- C Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident mail was delivered in a timely manner. This had the potential to affect all 32 residents in the facility.
October 18, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- 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 observation, staff interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain accurate care plans for turning and positioning assistance devices This affected one of 16 residents (Resident #20) reviewed for accuracy of care plans. The facility census was 36. Finding Included: Review of the medical record for Resident #20 revealed an admission date 08/18/19; diagnoses included dementia, muscle weakness and history of falling. Review of the restraint/ side rails assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident used side rails for bed mobility. Review of the plan of care dated 08/20/19 revealed no care plan for bilateral side rails on bed. Observation on 10/16/19 at 9:00 A.M. of Resident #20's room revealed bilateral side rails on the bed Interview on 10/18/19 at 1:15 P.M. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and medical record review the facility failed to provide and maintain infection prevention during incontinence care. This affected one of one residents (Resident #9) reviewed for incontinence care. The facility census was 36. Finding Included: Review of the medical record of Resident #9 revealed an admission date of 10/29/18 with diagnoses including dementia, cyst of kidney and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/19/19, revealed the resident had impaired cognition. The resident required extensive assistance of two staff for toileting. The resident was identified to be incontinent of bowel and bladder. Review of the plan of care dated 10/29/18 revealed the resident was incontinent of bladder due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. [...]
Fire safety inspections
30 fire safety citations on file: 11 on June 18, 2025, 16 on October 31, 2022, 3 on October 18, 2019.
Every fire safety citation30 citations
- 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 Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E 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.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- 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.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 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 Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 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 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.
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) | 3.18 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.98 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.95 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 69.0% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.63 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 3.27 on weekdays and 2.98 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.64 in April to June 2025 to 3.18 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 | 3.18 | 0.57 | 3.27 | 2.98 | 6.0% | 1 of 90 | 39 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.72 | 0.54 | 3.71 | 3.74 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.64 | 0.55 | 3.79 | 3.26 | 0.8% | 0 of 92 | 37 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.64 | 0.77 | 3.81 | 3.22 | 0.9% | 0 of 91 | 36 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Ohio
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 11.2 | 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 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Samaritan Care Center and Villa's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AHF OHIO INC. CMS links this home to American Health Foundation, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Health Foundation , Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2016 |
| Haemmerle, J Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 11/20/1996 | |
| Haemmerle, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 12/20/2023 | |
| Haemmerle, John | Corporate director | Individual | 12/29/1994 | |
| Haemmerle, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 12/29/1995 | |
| Lehman, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 07/03/1989 | |
| McDonough, James | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Haemmerle, J Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/20/1996 | |
| Haemmerle, Jeffrey | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/20/2023 | |
| Haemmerle, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/20/1996 | |
| Ahf Management Corp | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| American Health Foundation , Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| Collins, Janice | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/31/2024 | |
| Haemmerle, J Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Haemmerle, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/20/2023 | |
| Jain, Sushil | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Lehman, Suzanne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Lehman, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Salser, Annette | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Ahf Management Corp | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/13/2025 | |
| Collins, Janice | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/31/2024 | |
| Jain, Sushil | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/21/2025 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- 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 February 12, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.98 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
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- Champion Creek Health and Rehabilitation Medina, 2.2 mi · not rated · 0 citations
- Western Reserve Masonic Comm Medina, 2.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care Brunswick, 6.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Life Care Center of Medina Medina, 6.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Willowood Care Center of Brunswick Brunswick, 7.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 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 Samaritan Care Center and Villa's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Samaritan Care Center and Villa 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Samaritan Care Center and Villa get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 18, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Samaritan Care Center and Villa been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Samaritan Care Center and Villa 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 Samaritan Care Center and Villa?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to American Health Foundation. Legal business name: AHF OHIO 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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