Wayne County Care Center
Wooster, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366341) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (330) 262-1786 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wayne County Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Wayne County Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS lists no federal fines on record for Wayne County Care Center, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon and no Special Focus designation is noted for this facility.
About this facility
Wayne County Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Wooster, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2007. The facility is licensed for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 45.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wayne County Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines for this facility, with total fine amounts of $0.00, and no payment denials on record — meaning there is no federal fines or payment-denial history currently listed for Wayne County Care Center.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wayne County Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above 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 3.93 hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 58.0%, and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wayne County Care Center is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 45.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by Wayne County (government - county ownership); no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 12, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Wayne County Care Center scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (330) 262-1786 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at (330) 262-1786 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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/366341?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.