Smithville Western Care Center
Wooster, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365317) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $42,777
Phone: (330) 345-9050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smithville Western Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Smithville Western Care Center reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.6%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Smithville Western Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $42,777.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Smithville Western Care Center is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, certified for 127 beds with an average daily census of 91.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 9, 1975, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid payment types.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.63 hours per resident per day, with 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 34.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $42,777.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status recorded in the provided data for this facility.
Smithville Western Care Center is part of the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov), data as provided in this profile.
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 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
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 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with 34.6% nursing staff turnover; its staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $42,777.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 127 beds with an average daily population of 91.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 9, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (330) 345-9050 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (330) 345-9050 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365317?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.