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Arlington Care Center
98 South 30th Street, Newark, OH 43055
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 110 beds, Arlington Care Center serves Newark in Licking County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1980.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 2, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Licking Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 41 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.0 | 44.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.3% | 43.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Feb 2026, 11 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.3%, RNs 57.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.1% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.6% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Chs - Arlington, Inc. Chain: Foundations Health Solutions (64 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleran Fam Tr Dated 01-01-2018 | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| Foundations Health Solutions Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Foundations Health Solutions Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Licking County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Johnstown | 80 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7.5 | — | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Otterbein At Granville | Granville | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 27.3 | — | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare Newark North Inc. | Newark | 75 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 54.7 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare Newark South Inc. | Newark | 47 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 51.1 | $252K | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr | Newark | 99 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 57 | 57.6 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Pataskala Oaks Care Center | Pataskala | 86 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 44.2 | $12K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Newark Nursing & Rehab | Newark | 145 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 61 | 42.1 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Tuscany Gardens | Pataskala | 123 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 55 | 44.7 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Licking County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Arlington Care Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Arlington Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Arlington Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Arlington Care Center?
It is part of the Foundations Health Solutions chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Colleran Fam Tr Dated 01-01-2018 and Foundations Health Solutions Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Arlington Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.