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Ayden Healthcare of Jackson
8668 State Route 93, Jackson, OH 45640
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 82 beds, Ayden Healthcare of Jackson serves Jackson in Jackson County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 8, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jackson Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.1 | 34.1 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 43.8% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 29 May 2025, 31 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×23 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2021 |
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 43.8%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators 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 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.3% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.3% | 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: Buckeye Forest At Jackson Llc. Chain: Ayden Healthcare (11 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Jackson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Manor of Wellston | Wellston | 50 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 34.0 | $19K | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Jenkins Care Community | Wellston | 57 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 40.4 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Four Winds Nursing Facility | Jackson | 86 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 24.4 | — | 18 May 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Jackson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ayden Healthcare of Jackson been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Ayden Healthcare of Jackson been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ayden Healthcare of Jackson compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ayden Healthcare of Jackson?
It is part of the Ayden Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ayden Healthcare of Jackson last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2025.
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.