Springfield Masonic Community
3 Masonic Drive, Springfield, OH 45501 · Clark County · (937) 525-3000
84 certified beds, about 79 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366116 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 17 health citations since February 2020 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 4.75 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.39 of those hours.
39.5% 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.
302/20
302/23
1103/26
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 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
14D
1E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
March 5, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 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 observation, staff interview, interview with dishwasher technician, and review of facility policy, the facility filed to ensure dishwashers reached proper sanitation levels and ensure dietary staff were knowledgeable on checking dishwasher sanitation. This had the potential to affect all 74 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The census was 74.
- 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 staff interview and observation, the facility failed to ensure the carpet was in safe and comfortable conditions for the residents. This had the potential to affect the 29 residents who resided on the fourth floor of Rickly Commons. The facility census was 74.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of medical records, and review of facility records, the facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) to a resident whose Medicare A benefits were ending. This affected one (Resident #24) of three residents reviewed for beneficiary notices. The facility census was 74.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records, observation, staff interview, laboratory services staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to residents were provided privacy during medical procedures. This affected #7 and #82 of residents observed dining in the memory care units. The facility census was 74.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review, and staff interview, facility failed to provide activities of interest and encourage participation to the residents. This affected three (#10, #34, and #78) of three residents reviewed for activities. The facility census was 74.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to accurately assess the resident's wound upon admission. This affected one (#100) out of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 74.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure insulin vials/pen-injectors were dated after opened. This affected two of three medication carts reviewed for medication storage and the facility identified there were six medication carts. This affected two residents (#59 and #105) reviewed for medication storage. The facility census was 74.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to establish a communication system with hospice and ensure the hospice plan of care was readily available for staff to review. This affected one (Resident #78) of one resident reviewed for hospice services. The facility census was 74.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and review of facility policy, the facility ailed to ensure therapy staff followed the physician orders for enhance barrier precautions (EBP) for residents who receive therapies while in the therapy room. This affected one resident (#45) and the facility identified eight residents who were on EBP and receiving therapy services. The facility census was 74.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, medical record review, observations, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the the resident's call system was within the reach of the resident when lying in bed. The affected one (Resident #79) of 20 residents reviewed in the initial pool of the survey process. The facility had a census of 74 residents.
- C Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received delivered mail on Saturdays. The had the potential to affect all 74 residents residing in the facility.
February 9, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of the facility policy, and record review, the facility failed to ensure pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) were updated after changes in diagnosis. This affected two (Residents #20 and #32) of two residents reviewed for PASARR. The facility census was 73.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, review of facility policy, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with bathing and personal hygiene received adequate care and services. This affected one (Resident #23) of one resident reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) care. The facility identified all 73 residents required assistance from staff for bathing. The facility census was 73.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident on dialysis was monitored for signs and symptoms of an infection or bleeding. This affected one (Resident #39) of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility identified one resident who resided in the facility and received dialysis services. The facility census was 73.
February 27, 2020Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to accurately code Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for Resident #4. This affected one (#4) of 20 residents reviewed for accuracy of the MDS assessments. The facility census was 108.
- 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 record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop care plans for a resident receiving wound care for Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) and for the resident's Meibomian eye gland disease. This affected one (Resident #39) of twenty residents reviewed for the development and implementation of care plans. The facility census was 108.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and physician interview, the facility failed to ensure a medication was used for an appropriate diagnosis. This affected one (Resident's #39) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 108.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 5, 2026, 3 on February 9, 2023, 4 on February 27, 2020.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 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 a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.75 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.39 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.49 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.88 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
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 4.85 on weekdays and 4.49 on weekends, 7% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.95 in April to June 2025 to 4.75 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 | 4.75 | 1.39 | 4.85 | 4.49 | 3.1% | 0 of 90 | 79 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.92 | 1.49 | 5.01 | 4.70 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.02 | 1.43 | 5.13 | 4.75 | 4.9% | 0 of 92 | 77 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.95 | 1.34 | 5.10 | 4.55 | 5.5% | 0 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 | 14.2 | 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 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.9 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.1 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.9 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE OHIO MASONIC HOME.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickerscheid, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Duncan, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Evans, Stan | Corporate director | Individual | 02/22/2010 | |
| Fagans, Maureen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| McDorman, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Buchanan, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/14/2014 | |
| Herring, Adrienne | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/17/2020 | |
| Berardi, Anthony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2016 | |
| Eberts-Wilson, Diana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/19/2019 | |
| Weller, Christine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2017 | |
| Berardi, Anthony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2016 | |
| Weller, Christine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2017 |
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 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- 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 March 5, 2026: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 9, 2023: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wooded Glen Springfield, 2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Southbrook Healthcare Center Springfield, 2.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Arbors at Springfield Springfield, 2.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Springfield Nursing & Independent Living Springfield, 3.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 60 citations
- Allen View Healthcare Center Springfield, 4.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 65 citations
- Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ce Springfield, 4.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Good Shepherd Village Springfield, 4.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 59 citations
- Aventura at Oakwood Village Springfield, 5.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 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 Springfield Masonic Community's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Springfield Masonic Community 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Springfield Masonic Community get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 5, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Springfield Masonic Community been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Springfield Masonic Community 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 Springfield Masonic Community?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE OHIO MASONIC HOME.
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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