Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
East Palestine, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366378) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (330) 426-2920 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 2009. The facility is licensed for 65 beds and reports an average daily census of 60.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Covington holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measures (QM) rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of about 3.03 hours per resident per day, of which 0.55 hours are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with the facility.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes that are persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Covington is part of a small chain associated with Michael Slyk, comprising 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain — notably lower than Covington's own 4-star overall rating. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Covington has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.03 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 39.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no 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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Covington is certified for 65 beds and has an average daily census of 60.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of a chain associated with Michael Slyk consisting of 7 facilities, which have an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Covington scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3304262920 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3304262920 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Covington's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366378?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.