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Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation
1900 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
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.
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Lancaster, Ohio, certified for 99 beds and caring for about 88 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 14, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $21K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 58.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fairfield Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 36 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.4 | 50.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.6% | 45.5% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,678 | $16,801 | $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: 8 Jan 2026, 16 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×29 E ×3 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 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 | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | Fine | $20,678 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.6%, RNs 46.7%; 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 | 3.0% | 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 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.3% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Lancaster Post Acute Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/07/2019 |
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 Fairfield County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springs At Wyandot Trail | Lancaster | 52 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Arbors At Carroll | Carroll | 99 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 34.3 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Lanfair Center For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc | Lancaster | 84 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 27.4 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Main Street Terrace Care Center | Lancaster | 50 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60.0 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Canal Winchester Care Center | Canal Winchester | 124 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 43.5 | $27K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation | Pickerington | 96 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 50.0 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctrabuse iconSFF Candidate | Pleasantville | 99 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 102.0 | $319K | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Luxe Rehabilitation and Care CenterSFF Candidate | Lancaster | 172 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 116 | 67.4 | $71K | 1 Jul 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Fairfield County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation been cited for?
35 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 Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation 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 Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jan 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.