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Canal Winchester Care Center
6800 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
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 124 beds, Canal Winchester Care Center serves Canal Winchester in Fairfield County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2018.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 28, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fairfield Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 36 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.5 | 50.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 45.5% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,685 | $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: 17 Feb 2026, 18 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×43 E ×6 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0809 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.6%, RNs 47.1%; 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 | 4.1% | 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 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 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 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Canal Winchester Care Center Llc. Chain: Optalis Health & Rehabilitation (36 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Om Holdco 2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2022 |
| Optalis LP Investors 2 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 06/01/2022 |
| Snw LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30% | 06/01/2022 |
| Charles Franklin LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Charles Westland LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Forbright Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2026 |
| Obs of Oh LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2026 |
| Om Holdco 2 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Optalis LP Investors 2 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Paar 108 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Snw LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Violet Springs Health Campus | Pickerington | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 62.1 | $17K | 20 Jan 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Fairfield County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Canal Winchester Care Center been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Canal Winchester Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Canal Winchester Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Canal Winchester Care Center?
It is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Om Holdco 2 LLC, Optalis LP Investors 2 LLC and Snw LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Canal Winchester Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 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.