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Health Inspection Summary
Canal Winchester Care Center
6800 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 834-6800
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
4/18/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
6/28/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
5/17/21
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies200
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies979
Infection Control Deficiencies211
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies010
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies000
Resident Rights Deficiencies311
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies230
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies212
Environmental Deficiencies201
Administration Deficiencies100

Detailed result for inspection on 4/18/24
Date of last standard health inspection:4/18/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:23
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Ohio:10.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

10/10/2411/6/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

8/20/249/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2/20/253/14/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

8/20/249/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2/20/253/14/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Detailed result for inspection on 6/28/23
Date of last standard health inspection:6/28/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:14
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Ohio:10.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

6/28/238/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 5/17/21
Date of last standard health inspection:5/17/21Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:14
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Ohio:9.6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

10/21/2211/3/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

12/5/2212/23/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

5/17/216/23/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

5/17/216/23/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

5/17/216/23/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

5/17/216/23/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

5/17/216/23/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

7/19/228/11/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

5/17/216/23/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

10/21/2211/3/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

10/10/2411/6/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

8/20/249/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2/20/253/14/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

8/20/249/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2/20/253/14/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

4/18/245/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

10/10/2411/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

4/27/235/31/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

10/21/2211/3/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

12/5/2212/23/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

5/5/225/31/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

7/19/228/11/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

10/21/2211/3/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

8/20/249/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

8/20/249/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
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