The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
The Oaks at Shady Lawn
Registered name: SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME
DALTON, OH · Medicare-certified · 98 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Oaks at Shady Lawn in Dalton, OH has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating despite a 5-star quality measures rating. It also has $40,950 in fines over the last 24 months, a recent abuse citation, and reported nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7098 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $40,950recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7098.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.49
- Weekend nursing
- 3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
17.9%19.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.6%3.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%1.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.2%32.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.1%33.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%28.3%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
—87.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.6%47.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—57.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
37.7%24.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $40,950 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 24 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $40,950 in total fines.
- $40,950
Federal fine
May 12, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 74.3 residents on an average day (76% of 98 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.