The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Cardinal Woods
Registered name: CARDINAL WOODS SKILLED NURSING & REHAB CTR
MADISON, OH · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Cardinal Woods in Madison, OH has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with especially weak staffing at 1 star and reported staffing below the federal benchmark (3.02 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent abuse citation and $47,200 in fines over the last 24 months, though its quality measures rating is 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0204 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $47,200recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0204.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 2.69
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 67%
Registered nurse turnover: 82%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10%8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%4.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
13.1%6.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.5%2.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.6%5.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.7%27.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5.8%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.1%25.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
16.9%60.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%82.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $47,200 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $74,518 in total fines.
- $47,200
Federal fine
May 28, 2026
- $16,801
Federal fine
Jun 28, 2024
- $10,517
Federal fine
Dec 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2017
Now operated by Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, previously Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing & Rehab.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AOM HEALTHCARE · 20 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 89.9 residents on an average day (75% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.