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Saint Luke Lutheran Home
220 Applegrove Street Ne, North Canton, OH 44720
Special Focus Facility candidateContinuing care retirement community
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Saint Luke Lutheran Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in North Canton, Ohio, certified for 166 beds and caring for about 121 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 79 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (56, 12, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 47.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $98K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 81.7%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
79health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles3 at actual harm or worse
$98Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
3.7nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
73%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)121 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stark Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 79 | 32 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.6 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 81.7% | 53.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $97,793 | $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: 10 Mar 2026, 30 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×51 E ×13 F ×11 C ×1
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Apr 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 (under dispute review) | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 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 | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Oct 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | J | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 12 May 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 30 Jan 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 30 Jan 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 | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 30 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 30 Jan 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 30 Jan 2023 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | 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 | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | 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 | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | 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 | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | Payment denial | — | 44 days |
| 12 May 2025 | Fine | $97,793 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 81.7%, RNs 55.6%; — 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 | 11.1% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St. Luke Lutheran Home For The Aging.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke Lutheran Community | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/27/2002 |
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 Saint Luke Lutheran Home been cited for?
79 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Saint Luke Lutheran Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $98K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Saint Luke Lutheran 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 Saint Luke Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include St. Luke Lutheran Community. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Saint Luke Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Mar 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.