Dixon Healthcare Center
Wintersville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365629) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $250,817 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (740) 264-1155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dixon Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Dixon Healthcare Center reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.2%.
Yes, Dixon Healthcare Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $250,817.00, along with 2 payment denials, and CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Dixon Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Wintersville, Ohio (Jefferson County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1984. The facility has 85 certified beds with an average of 54.5 residents. It is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dixon Healthcare Center has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $250,817.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated instance related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects that data's most recent published vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dixon Healthcare Center 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?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.47 per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a 2-star staffing rating and 61.2% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $250,817.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 85 certified beds with an average of 54.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 21, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7402641155 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7402641155 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365629?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.