The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
THE COLONY HEALTHCARE CENTER
TALLMADGE, OH · Medicare-certified · 117 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
The Colony Healthcare Center in Tallmadge, OH has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with weaker health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 stars each, while quality measures are 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.25 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2457 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2457.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
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
12.3%8.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%1.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%4.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.3%6.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.2%7.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.9%30%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%27.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
21.8%11.5%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
—92.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%95.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75%47.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 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 make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited November 2023 — 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.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2018
Now operated by The Colony Healthcare Center, previously Essex of Tallmadge.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 109.6 residents on an average day (94% of 117 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.