Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the
37845 Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH 44011 · Lorain County · (440) 695-1400
74 certified beds, about 70 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2015
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366426 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 16, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since February 2020, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $26,685 in the last three years; the largest was $26,685, and the latest is dated November 6, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.07 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
50.0% 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 19 health citations on file.
June 16, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 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 record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure care plans were developed and updated specifically to the individualized needs of the resident. This affected two residents (Resident #9 and #79) out of 18 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 67.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate care and treatment for Resident #9's gastrostomy tube. This affected one resident (Resident #9) out of two residents reviewed for enteral feeding. The census was 67.
- 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 and staff interview, the facility failed to timely act upon pharmacist recommendations to address any medication irregularities in the medical record. This affected one resident (Resident #2) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 67.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) medication guide, the facility failed to ensure antipsychotic medications had a valid clinically appropriate indication for use. This affected one resident (Resident #2) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 67.
- 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 staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary laundry room. This had the potential to affect all the residents residing in the facility. The census was 67.
November 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteTHE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRCTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY Based on record review, staff interview, resident interview, review of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) run report, review of the hospital documentation, and facility policy review, the facility failed to timely report a fall, failed to complete a timely and thorough resident assessment, and failed to ensure timely care and treatment after a fall. This resulted in Actual harm on 10/12/25 at 12:00 A.M. when Resident #52 fell out of bed and was assisted back into bed by staff without a thorough assessment. [...]
March 27, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteTHE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY. Based on medical record review, resident and staff interview, review of x-ray images, review of orthopedic records, review of therapy notes, review of physician notes, and review of facility corrective action, the facility failed to ensure residents who required assistance with transfers were safely transported in their wheelchair to prevent injury. Actual harm occurred to Resident #10 when a dental provider staff member was transporting the resident in his wheelchair and pushed the resident's right foot into a door frame which resulted in excruciating pain and a subsequent distal posterior tibial fracture to the right foot. [...]
August 17, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, resident representative interview, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to implement and assess for appropriate interventions for a resident at risk for weight loss. This affected one (#2) of two residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 69.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, review of a facility policy, the facility failed to administer medications as ordered. There were three medication errors observed out of 27 opportunities for a medication error rate of 11.1 percent (%). This affected two (#46 and #14) of four residents observed for medication administration. The census was 69.
- 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 observation, staff and resident interviews, medical record review, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident medications were maintained in a safe and secure manner. This affected one (#39) of one residents reviewed for medication storage. The facility census was 69.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, medical record review, and review of a meal ticket, the facility failed to provide adaptive eating utensils as ordered and care planned. This affected one (#2) of two residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 69.
February 20, 2020Standard inspection · 8 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to accommodate residents needs by ensuring call lights were within reach and accessible for Resident #25, #58 and #273. This affected three (#25, #58 and #273) of 48 residents reviewed for call light placement. Facility census was 68.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff and resident interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident nail care was provided. This affected one (#25) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census was 68.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide services to maintain a resident's hearing. This affected one (#37 out of 19 residents sampled for hearing. The facility census was 68.
- 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, medical record review, staff and resident interview, the facility failed to honor resident food preferences. This affected two (#11 and #60) of 19 sampled residents. The facility census was 68.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and family and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided with eating equipment to maintain independence with eating. This affected one (#30) out of four residents reviewed for maintaining independence with eating. The facility census was 68.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore proper hair restraints while food was being plated in the servery of dining room [ROOM NUMBER]. This affected one of three serveries observed during a meal service. The facility census was 68.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff adhered to infection control standards during blood glucose monitoring. This affected one (#30) of eight residents observed during medication administration. The facility census was 68.
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel file review, review of the employee handbook, review of a job description and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure performance evaluations were completed as required for State tested nursing assistants (STNAs). This affected four STNAs (#2, #19, #35, and #88) of eight STNAs whose personnel files were reviewed and had the potential to affect all 68 residents residing in the facility. Facility census was 68.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 4 on June 16, 2026, 5 on August 17, 2023, 3 on February 20, 2020.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- 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.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 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 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.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- C Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
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) | 3.07 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.87 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.0% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 43.8% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.11 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 3.15 on weekdays and 2.87 on weekends, 9% 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 3.24 in April to June 2025 to 3.07 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 | 3.07 | 0.60 | 3.15 | 2.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 70 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.11 | 0.65 | 3.20 | 2.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.12 | 0.76 | 3.25 | 2.77 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.24 | 0.86 | 3.37 | 2.90 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 69 |
| 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 | 6.8 | 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 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 36.0 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.6 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AVON HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Wakeling, Alexis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/10/2023 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/15/2025 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Elbadawy, Emad | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Krystowski, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Wakeling, Alexis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/10/2023 |
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 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- 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 August 17, 2023: "Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.87 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- St. Mary of the Woods Avon, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Main Street Care Center Avon Lake, 2.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Avon Place Healthcare Center Avon, 3.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- O'Neill Healthcare Bay Village Bay Village, 4.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Northridge Rehabilitation and Care Center North Ridgeville, 4.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Avenue at North Ridgeville North Ridgeville, 4.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Rae Ann Suburban Westlake, 5.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
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 Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 16, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $26,685 in the last three years.
- Does Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the 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 Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Foundations Health Solutions. Legal business name: AVON HEALTHCARE CENTER 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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