Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation
Lancaster, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365250) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $20,678
Phone: (740) 653-8630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $20,678.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation is a 99-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, with an average daily census of 88.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 22, 1970. The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $20,678.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a 58.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $20,678.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 88.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities averaging a 2.9 star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 22, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall combined rating (1 star) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7406538630 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7406538630 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365250?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.