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DIXON HEALTHCARE CENTER

135 REICHART AVENUE, WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953 · CCN 365629

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Inspection history vs Ohio & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$247,969

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

4

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Facilities in chain

122

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (90)4 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

1. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-11-17 · Health · corrected 2025-11-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

   Immediate jeopardy

8. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. CF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for minimal harm

15. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18

    Immediate jeopardy

18. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Immediate jeopardy

23. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-08-10

    Immediate jeopardy

43. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. FF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. FF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-26

    Actual harm

55. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-05 · Health · corrected 2023-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-12-05 · Health · corrected 2023-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-05 · Health · corrected 2023-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-12-05 · Health · corrected 2023-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-10-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0578Honor 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.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. EF0584Honor 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.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0693Ensure 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.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0758Implement 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.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-05-22 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-22 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

87. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. DF0758Implement 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.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. EF0761Ensure 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.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in WINTERSVILLE

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.