Canal Winchester Care Center
Canal Winchester, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366462) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,685
Phone: (614) 834-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canal Winchester Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Canal Winchester Care Center reports 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Canal Winchester Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,685.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Canal Winchester Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Canal Winchester, Fairfield County, Ohio, with 124 certified beds and an average of 111.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since February 2018. It is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 36 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Canal Winchester Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are more mixed: a Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,685.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with 43.6% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $26,685.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 124 certified beds and an average of 111.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which has 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 15, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6148346800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6148346800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366462?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.