Best Care Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2159 Dogwood Ridge Road, Wheelersburg, OH 45694
- CCN
- 365398
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 101
- Residents per day
- 88
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Best Care Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 4 Oct 2024. The latest survey cycle has 15 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $14,380 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Scioto County median | Ohio median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 11 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Ohio median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 4 Oct 2024 | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 8 Aug 2022 | 12 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | 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 | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 7 Nov 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Ohio median | Ohio average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.51 | 3.60 | 3.69 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.19 | 3.20 | 3.28 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 56.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
- 48.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 33.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 3
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.4% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.8% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Chain
- Exceptional Living Centers (10 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Lexington Health Management LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Feb 2023 | |
| Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC | Adp of the snf | 23 Jan 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Scioto County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Health & Rehab Ctr | Wheelersburg | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 12 Sep 2024 | |
| River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth | Portsmouth | 4 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 20 Feb 2025 | |
| Crystal Care Center of Franklin Furnace | Franklin Furnace | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Bridgeport Health Care Center | Portsmouth | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Hill View Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente | Portsmouth | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 8 Jul 2024 | |
| Portsmouth Health and Rehab | Portsmouth | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 31 Jul 2025 | |
| Ayden Healthcare of Rosemount Pavilion | Portsmouth | 2 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 16 May 2025 | |
| Rest Haven Nursing Home | McDermott | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 28 May 2026 | |
| Edgewood Manor of Lucasville II | Lucasville | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| Edgewood Manor of Lucasville I | Lucasville | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 16 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Best Care Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 365398). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/best-care-health-and-rehabilitation-wheelersburg-oh-365398/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Best Care Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 17 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 8 Aug 2022.
- Who operates Best Care Health and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Exceptional Living Centers. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Best Care Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.