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Norwalk Memorial Home
272 Benedict Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857
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.
Norwalk Memorial Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Norwalk, Ohio, certified for 69 beds and caring for about 59 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 33.3 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 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 40.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Huron Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 23.9 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.8% | 40.8% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 15 Aug 2024, 21 Mar 2022.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | C | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 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 | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 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 | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 21 Mar 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 | 5 May 2022 |
| 30 May 2019 | 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 | 12 Jul 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 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 40.8%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 19.0% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.9% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Fisher-Titus Medical Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Titus Health | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
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 Huron County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurels of New London The | New London | 50 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16.0 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Willows At Willard The | Willard | 69 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 18.8 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation | Norwalk | 94 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14.9 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Carecore At Gaymont | Norwalk | 88 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 23.9 | — | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Embassy of Willard | Willard | 59 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 64.4 | $18K | 28 May 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Huron County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Norwalk Memorial Home been cited for?
23 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 Norwalk Memorial Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Norwalk Memorial Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Norwalk Memorial Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fisher Titus Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Norwalk Memorial Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Aug 2024.
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.