The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CARINGTON PARK
ASHTABULA, OH · Medicare-certified · 175 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. CARINGTON PARK has a 5-star health inspection rating, no fines in the last 24 months, and staffing is low at 2.94 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; recent inspection citations included medication errors, food handling standards, and accident hazards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9446 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9446.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 1.78
- Weekend nursing
- 2.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%1.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.1%2.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.5%1.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.3%38.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—1.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.9%11.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
99.2%98.6%Improving
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
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited September 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited September 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2018
Now operated by Fhs Carington INC, previously Chs - Lake Erie, INC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · 63 homes · 4.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 152.3 residents on an average day (87% of 175 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.