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Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2311 Nave Road Se, Massillon, OH 44646
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.
Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Massillon, Ohio, certified for 65 beds and caring for about 57 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 15, 42 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 110.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $317K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 57.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stark Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 72 | 32 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 110.8 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.8% | 53.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $317,114 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 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: 5 Jun 2025, 21 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 G ×2 D ×57 E ×4 F ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | 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 | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Dec 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | 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 | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 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 | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 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 | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 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 | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 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 | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 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 | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | Fine | $226,109 | |
| 14 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 34 days |
| 14 May 2024 | Fine | $91,005 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.8%, RNs 70.0%; 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 | 1.8% | 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 | 1.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 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: Legends Care Center Llc. Chain: Northwood Healthcare Group (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2017 |
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 Stark County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare of Hartville Ctr For | Hartville | 95 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 20.0 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Massillon | 89 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7.9 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Country Lawn Ctr For Rehab | Navarre | 88 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10.2 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Laurels of Massillon, The | Massillon | 140 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 25.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Roselawn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | Alliance | 44 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 40.9 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Pines Healthcare Center | Canton | 80 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 23.8 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Bel Air Care Center | Alliance | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 31.1 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Canton Christian Home | Canton | 57 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 43.9 | $9K | 11 Dec 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Stark County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been cited for?
72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $317K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
It is part of the Northwood Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Northwood Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 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.