ALLEN VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER in Springfield, OH has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 4-star quality measures rating. It has the lowest overall rating flag, reported nurse staffing of 3.14 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations for infection control, insufficient nursing staff, and food handling standards.
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.144.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.81
Nurse aides
1.76
Weekend nursing
2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.6%9.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%4.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%5.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%10.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.4%4.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%3.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%19.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.3%18.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
67.4%43.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%90.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
103.7 residents on an average day (84% of 124 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 45 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.