The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
SAINT LUKE LUTHERAN HOME
NORTH CANTON, OH · Medicare-certified · 166 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateNon-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
SAINT LUKE LUTHERAN HOME (North Canton, OH) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. It is flagged as a special focus facility/SFF candidate, has $97,793 in fines in the last 24 months, and its reported nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7135 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $97,793special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7135.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10
- Nurse aides
- 2.07
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 82%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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
14.9%1.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.2%4.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%6.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.3%1.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26.8%2.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.8%22.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%1.1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.6%33.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
22.2%20.4%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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.5%80.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
56.3%20.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $97,793 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $97,793 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 44 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 12, 2025
- $97,793
Federal fine
May 12, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 121 residents on an average day (73% of 166 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 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.