Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
5113 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240 · Portage County · (330) 593-5300
96 certified beds, about 92 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2023
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366497 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 3, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since February 2023 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 3.63 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.64 of those hours.
40.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Foundations Health Solutions, an affiliated group of 64 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 7 health citations on file.
December 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #23's skin care was completed as ordered by the physician. This affected one resident (Resident #23) of three residents reviewed for care and services. The facility census was 95.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #96's physician orders were followed and care planned interventions were implemented to administer Resident #96's pain medication timely. This affected one resident (Resident #96) out of three residents reviewed for pain management. The facility census was 95.
April 3, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure there were accurate advance directive orders and information in place throughout the medical records for Residents #13 and #68. This affected two (#13 and #68) of 31 residents reviewed for advance directives. The facility census was 83.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident had her ace wraps according to physicians' orders. This affected one (#56) of two residents reviewed for edema. The facility census was 83.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #39's oxygen concentrator was administered as physician ordered. This affected one (#39) of one resident reviewed for oxygen administration. The facility identified 13 residents in the facility who were on oxygen therapy. The facility census was 83.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, review of manufacturer instructions, review of Medscape guidance, and policy review, the facility failed to prime an insulin pen per manufacturer instructions prior to administration, resulting in a significant medication error. This affected one (Resident #60) of five residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility identified 14 residents who received insulin via a pen-injector. The facility census was 83.
February 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, Self-Reported Incident review, witness statement review, police incident report, police report witness statement review, policy review, behavior toolbox review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented the abuse policy and procedure and training regarding management of a resident having a catastrophic reaction. This affected one resident (Resident #41) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The census was 94.
February 27, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
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) | 3.63 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.32 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.50 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 3.75 on weekdays and 3.32 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.60 in April to June 2025 to 3.63 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 | 3.63 | 0.64 | 3.75 | 3.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 92 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.57 | 0.58 | 3.72 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.49 | 0.62 | 3.64 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.60 | 0.61 | 3.81 | 3.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 85 |
| 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 | 1.6 | 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 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.9 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.1 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FHS BRIMFIELD, INC.. CMS links this home to Foundations Health Solutions, a group of 64 nursing homes averaging 4.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Krystowski, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2022 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Krystowski, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Strock, Jana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/21/2025 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Krystowski, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Mukkamalla, Mahaveer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Strock, Jana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2024 |
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 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 23, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 3, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 3, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 6, 2024: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center Kent, 2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Majestic Care of Kent Kent, 3.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Arbors at Stow Stow, 4.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Heather Knoll Retirement Village Tallmadge, 4.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- The Colony Healthcare Center Tallmadge, 5.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 46 citations
- Tallmadge Health & Rehab Center Tallmadge, 5.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Tallmadge, 5.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Pavilion at Stow for Nursing and Rehabilitatio Stow, 5.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 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 Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 3, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 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 Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Foundations Health Solutions. Legal business name: FHS BRIMFIELD, 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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