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Smithville Western Care Center

4110 East Smithville Western Road, Wooster, OH 44691

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For profit - Corporation · 127 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid · Part of Sprenger Health Care Systems (12 facilities)

3
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★☆☆

Smithville Western Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Wooster, Ohio. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.41 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.72. Its most recent inspection on Jul 2, 2024 cited 13 deficiencies.

1 fine totaling $42,777 in CMS records. 1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5

How Smithville Western Care Center compares

This facility vs. the Ohio and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityOhio avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.413.723.89below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)0.640.630.68above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)1.732.142.34below avg
Nursing staff turnover42.4%49.8%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection13.010.29.5above avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

3.41
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.64
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.05
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.73
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.00
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
42.4%
Registered Nurses
41.2%
Administrator Changes 1 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Jul 2, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
13
Total Deficiencies Found
100
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Smithville Western Care Center

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Apr 28, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Apr 28, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2025
  • Immediate jeopardy
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 31, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Oct 31, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Oct 31, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2024

About This Facility

Address

4110 East Smithville Western Road
Wooster, OH 44691

CMS Certification #

365317

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

127

Avg Residents/Day

92.4

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1975-04-09

Chain

Sprenger Health Care Systems (12 facilities)

Setting

Rural

Part of Sprenger Health Care Systems

12
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Sprenger Health Care Systems operates 12 nursing facilities across the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Smithville Western Care Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Smithville Western Care Center reports 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Ohio average of 3.72.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 13 deficiencies.

Smithville Western Care Center is certified for 127 beds.

Admissions at Smithville Western Care Center

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (330) 345-9050. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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