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Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
100 Covington Drive, East Palestine, OH 44413
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.
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in East Palestine, Ohio, certified for 65 beds and caring for about 61 residents a day.
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 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 33.8 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 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Columbiana Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 30 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.8 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 38.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 1 May 2025, 8 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×5 F ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | C | Standard survey | 21 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 21 May 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 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 | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | 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 | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 29 Aug 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
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 39.3%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 8.8% | 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 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.6% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.7% | 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. CMS groups this facility with 7 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Covington Snf Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mstc Development Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
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 Columbiana County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards of East Liverpool, The | East Liverpool | 50 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66.0 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Salem | 44 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 45.5 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Blossom Nursing and Rehab Center | Salem | 100 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Salem North Healthcare Center | Salem | 86 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 24.4 | $23K | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Parkside Health Care Center | Columbiana | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 40.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Valley Oaks Care Center | East Liverpool | 67 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 20.9 | — | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Salem West Healthcare Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Salem | 80 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 63.8 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Vista Center, The | Lisbon | 54 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 111.1 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Columbiana County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center been cited for?
22 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 Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mstc Development Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 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.