The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
DIXON HEALTHCARE CENTER
WINTERSVILLE, OH · Medicare-certified · 85 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Dixon Healthcare Center in Wintersville, OH has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating despite a 4-star quality measures rating. It has 3.47 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, $195,872 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4748 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $195,872recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4748.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.88
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 1.87
- Weekend nursing
- 3.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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
26.5%11.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%7.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%6.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4%2.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.2%11.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.3%12.6%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.5%2.1%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
—90.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.7%98.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
65%77.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
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 December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — 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 11 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $96,753 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $84,686 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,433 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $195,872 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 54 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 2, 2025
- $96,753
Federal fine
Jun 2, 2025
- $84,686
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2025
- $14,433
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 54.5 residents on an average day (64% of 85 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 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.