Shady Lawn Nursing Home
15028 Old Lincolnway East, Dalton, OH 44618 · Wayne County · (330) 828-2278
98 certified beds, about 74 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365591 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 12, 2025, inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 37 health citations since August 2019, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $40,950 in the last three years; the largest was $40,950, and the latest is dated May 12, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.71 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.34 of those hours.
42.1% 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.
708/19
408/22
205/24
2405/25
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 37 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
26D
2E
6F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 12, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 24 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed medical record review, hospital record review, death certificate review, investigation review, drug information review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure staff belongings were properly secured to prevent access to Resident #11 and failed to ensure a condition change was timely reported to medical practitioners resulting in resident neglect. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and Actual Harm/subsequent death on [DATE] between 5:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. when Resident #11, who resided on a secured behavior unit and had a history of drug use and drug seeking behavior, accessed Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #120's purse (which was located at an unsecured nursing station) and obtained the prescription medication, Adipex (a stimulant). Resident #11 then ingested up to 20 37.5 milligram (mg) tablets that had been in the bottle without staff knowledge. [...]
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed medical record review, policy review and interview, the facility failed to timely identify and obtain medical intervention for Resident #77 following an acute change in condition. Actual harm occurred when the facility failed to provide timely intervention for Resident #77 following an acute change in condition. On 02/20/25 Resident #77, who had a physician order for comfort measures in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, was noted to have emesis, decreased fluid intake and adventitious lung sounds with no evidence the physician or family were notified or effective interventions initiated. On 02/21/25 at 1:07 A.M. [...]
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive, effective and individualized resident centered pressure ulcer prevention and treatment program for Resident #46, Resident #48 and Resident #58 to prevent the development of pressure ulcers, to ensure treatments were completed as ordered and to promote timely and optimal healing of pressure ulcers. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure foods were appropriately stored and discarded when expired. This had the potential to affect 76 residents in the facility receiving food from the kitchen (Resident #40 was ordered nothing by mouth). Facility census was 77.
- F Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, job description review, and interview the facility failed to be administered in a manner that enabled it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This had the potential to affect all 77 residents residing in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff maintained infection control practices and failed to provide dedicated equipment for Resident #48 who was identified as being on isolation. This had the potential to affect all residents residing at the facility. The facility census was 77.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure exit doors were secured to prevent residents who were at risk for elopement from exiting the facility unassisted. This had the potential to affect ten residents (Resident #3, #12, #13, #17, #54, #55, #60, #61, #65, and #75) identified by the facility as being at risk for elopement and having access to an unsecured door. The facility census was 77.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure residents discharged from skilled services were provided appropriate notification in writing of services ending. This affected two Residents (Resident #77 and #229) of three residents reviewed for beneficiary notification. The facility census was 77.
- 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, record review and interview the facility failed to maintain Resident #40's tube feeding pole and floor below his enteral pump in a clean and sanitary manner and failed to provide a smoke-free environment for Resident #58. This affected two residents (Resident #40 and #58) of 27 residents reviewed for homelike environment. The facility assessment was 77.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, investigation review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure medications were necessary prior to administration, failed to monitor the efficacy of psychotropic medications and failed to ensure residents were comprehensively assessed for side effects of psychotropic medications. This affected two residents (Resident #16, and #60) of five residents reviewed for psychotropic medications. The facility census was 77.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure care plans were reviewed and revised for activities. This affected two residents (Resident #10 and #16) of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 77.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure residents were assisted with care needs to maintain adequate grooming and hygiene. This affected two (Residents #61 and #70) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census was 77.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure activities were offered to meet the individualized needs of residents. This affected two residents (Residents #10 and #16) of three reviewed for activities. The census was 77.
- 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, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to provide comprehensive and individualized treatment and maintenance plans for residents with indwelling urinary catheters to prevent potential urinary tract infections. This affected two residents (Resident #33 and #43) of two residents reviewed for indwelling catheters. The census was 77.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to administer oxygen per physician order for Resident #230. This affected one (Resident #230) of two residents reviewed for respiratory care. Facility census was 77.
- D Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility investigation review, facility assessment review, time punch review, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet the needs of residents related to medication administration. This affected three residents (Resident #26, #37 and #61) of nine residents reviewed for medication administration preferences. The facility census was 77.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and facility assessment review the facility failed to ensure Resident #70 and the resident representative were provided timely and appropriate transition of care assistance from social services related to locating alternate placement better equipped to address Resident #70's medical and physical needs. This affected one resident (Resident #70) of two residents reviewed for discharge planning. The facility census was 77.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure misappropriation of controlled medication did not occur when Resident #49's medication was administered to Resident #60. This affected one (Resident #49) out of five three residents reviewed for medication administration.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were addressed in a timely manner. This affected one (Resident #60) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Facility census was 77.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to assure one resident, Resident #10's psychotropic medication was decreased as ordered. This affected one Resident, Resident #10 of three residents reviewed for unnecessary drugs. The facility census was 77.
- D Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview and facility assessment review the facility failed to ensure residents were provided transportation to medical appointments as ordered. This affected one (Resident #70) of one residents reviewed for transportation. The facility census was 77.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #64 was offered the influenza (flu) vaccine from 02/27/25 to 03/31/25. This affected one resident (#64) of five residents reviewed for influenza immunizations. The facility census was 77.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the Covid-19 immunization was offered to residents. This affected four (#15, #58, #63, and #64) of five residents reviewed for Covid-19 immunizations. The facility census was 77.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident #70 was able to be transferred and evacuated from his room in the event of an emergency. This affected one (Resident #70) out of one reviewed for emergency transfer and evacuation. Facility census was 77.
May 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, self-reported incident (SRI) review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #72, who was on an anticoagulant (blood thinner), was monitored and treated timely for bruising. This affected one resident (#72) out of three residents reviewed for quality of care. The facility census was 66.
- 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, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure documentation was completed on the treatment administration records (TAR) as required after treatment is provided for Resident #73. This affected one resident (#73) out of three residents reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 66.
August 4, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure its medical director or designee attended all required quality assurance (QA) meetings (at least quarterly) as required. This had the potential to affect all 65 residents residing in the facility.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the smoking areas were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. This finding affected three residents (Resident's #6, #10 and #64) and had the potential to affect an additional five residents (Resident's #15, #22, #47, #58 and #65) the facility identified as smokers who were identified as smokers by the facility. The facility census was 65.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure comprehensive assessments were complete and accurate. This finding affected three residents (Resident's #6, #12 and #15) of 21 residents reviewed for comprehensive assessments. The facility census was 65.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, review of the manufacturer's directions, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of 5% (percent) or less. This finding affected two residents (Resident's #49 and #39) of six residents observed for medication administration. A total of 27 medications were administered with three errors for a medication error rate of 11.1%. The facility census was 65.
August 15, 2019Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files, review of the facility new hire list, review of the facility abuse policy and staff interview the facility failed to ensure all potential new staff hires were checked against the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) prior to employment to ensure the employee did not have a finding entered into the State Nurse Aide Registry concerning abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of property and failed to complete a background check and fingerprinting with the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation for Registered Nurse (RN) #600. This affected one RN, five supervisor employees, 15 housekeeping staff, four laundry staff, 11 dietary staff, three maintenance staff and one administrative staff member and had the potential to affect all 81 residents residing in the facility.
- F Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to effectively implement their abuse policy and procedure to ensure narcotic medications and funds were not misappropriated for Resident #50 and Resident #52 and to ensure all proper and required screening procedures were completed at the time of hire to ensure no employee had a finding entered into the State Nurse Aide Registry concerning abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation or had a disqualifying offense based on a criminal background check. This affected one RN, five supervisor employees, 15 housekeeping staff, four laundry staff, 11 dietary staff, three maintenance staff and one administrative staff member. In addition, this affected two residents (#50 and #52) and had the potential to affect all 81 residents residing in the facility.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of narcotic medication for Resident #50 and Resident #52 and failed to prevent misappropriation of funds for Resident #52. This affected two residents (#50 and #52) of four residents reviewed for abuse, neglect and misappropriation.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #9 and Resident #33, who required staff assistance for activities of daily living including personal hygiene and nail care received timely and adequate care. The affected two residents (#9 and #33) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed ensure geriatric (geri) sleeves were provided as ordered for Resident #33 as ordered by the physician. This affected one resident (#33) of one reviewed for skin conditions.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to properly fill the humidifier bottle on the oxygen concentrator for Resident #33 with distilled water. This affected one resident (#33) of 19 residents who received oxygen therapy.
- 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 and interview the facility failed to have a current physician's order before administering the antipsychotic medication, Haldol to Resident #65 and failed to ensure the resident had an appropriate diagnosis for the use of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel. This affected one resident (#65) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication use.
Fire safety inspections
39 fire safety citations on file: 18 on May 12, 2025, 3 on January 28, 2025, 8 on August 4, 2022, 10 on August 15, 2019.
Every fire safety citation39 citations
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 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 proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 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 Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- C Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Fine | $40,950 |
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) | 3.71 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.34 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.50 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.87 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.47 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 3.79 on weekdays and 3.50 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.92 in April to June 2025 to 3.71 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 | 3.71 | 0.34 | 3.79 | 3.50 | 1.3% | 0 of 90 | 74 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.72 | 0.31 | 3.81 | 3.48 | 1.4% | 2 of 92 | 76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.43 | 0.19 | 2.49 | 2.28 | 0.0% | 32 of 92 | 75 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.92 | 0.33 | 4.08 | 3.51 | 3.6% | 5 of 91 | 75 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 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 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.6 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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 12 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2025: "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently."
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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 Shady Lawn Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Shady Lawn Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Shady Lawn Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 24 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 12, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Shady Lawn Nursing Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $40,950 in the last three years.
- Does Shady Lawn Nursing Home 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 Shady Lawn Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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