FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 28, 2006
State Releases List of Top 35 Ohio Nursing Homes
Families Speak Out About Loved Ones' Nursing Home Care
COLUMBUS - Family members are generally satisfied with the level of care their loved ones receive in Ohio nursing facilities, according to the results of the 2006 Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey, released today by the Ohio Department of Aging.
"Ohio is one of only a handful of states that conducts such surveys," said Merle Grace Kearns, Director, Ohio Department of Aging. "The results demonstrate our commitment to quality care for Ohio's seniors."
The survey asked family members of nursing home residents about their satisfaction with a number of factors at that facility. Results show that family members rate more than a third of Ohio's homes as above average. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services awards facilities with above average scores an additional "quality point" in a reimbursement formula that rewards quality.
Researchers identified two key questions for families to consider: "Overall, do you like this facility?" and "Would you recommend this facility to a family member or friend?" Thirteen facilities received a score of 100 on both questions.
"We are pleased that 328 Ohio nursing homes scored above the statewide average of 86.6," said Beverley Laubert, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. "We also appreciate the more than 23,000 family members who took the time to participate in the survey."
The survey was conducted for the Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide between July and December of 2006 by the Scripps Gerontology Center of Miami University, under contract with the Ohio Department of Aging. In 2007, residents of Ohio nursing facilities will be surveyed about their satisfaction with the facilities. Family members will be surveyed again in 2008. Full survey results will be available on the Ohio Long-term Care Consumer Guide (www.ltcohio.org) next week.
This news comes during "Visit a Nursing Home Week" when families and others are encouraged to visit a local nursing home during the holiday season.
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, housed within the Department of Aging, works with nursing homes and consumers to maintain a high standard of care. All Ohioans may call the Ombudsman Office toll-free at 1-800-282-1206 to report any problems they see with any long-term care provider or to receive more information on resident rights and nursing home quality.
| Top 35 Ohio Nursing Homes for Family Satisfaction |
| Facility Name |
Score* |
City |
County |
| Rosary Care Center |
99.6 |
Sylvania |
Lucas |
| Belmont Manor |
98.1 |
St. Clairsville |
Belmont |
| Mount Notre Dame Health Center |
98.1 |
Cincinnati |
Hamilton |
| Shadyside Care Center |
96.6 |
Shadyside |
Belmont |
| Wellington Manor Nursing Home |
96.4 |
Hamilton |
Butler |
| Clare Hall |
96.3 |
Garfield Heights |
Cuyahoga |
| Jacob's Dwelling Nursing Home |
95.6 |
Coshocton |
Coshocton |
| Sarah Jane Living Center |
95.3 |
Delphos |
Allen |
| Mother Angeline McCrory Manor |
95.2 |
Columbus |
Franklin |
| Enniscourt Nursing Care |
95.2 |
Lakewood |
Cuyahoga |
| Arlington Care Center |
95.2 |
Newark |
Licking |
| Apostolic Christian Home Inc |
94.4 |
Rittman |
Wayne |
| Little Sisters of the Poor |
94.4 |
Cleveland |
Cuyahoga |
| Archbishop Leibold Home |
94.4 |
Cincinnati |
Hamilton |
| Morris Nursing Home |
94.2 |
Bethel |
Clermont |
| Ursuline Center |
94.2 |
Toledo |
Lucas |
| Walnut Hills Nursing Home |
94.1 |
Walnut Creek |
Holmes |
| Lancia Villa Royale |
94.0 |
Steubenville |
Jefferson |
| Hospitality House |
94.0 |
Massillon |
Stark |
| Holzer Senior Care Center |
93.9 |
Bidwell |
Gallia |
| Ohio Eastern Star Health Care Center |
93.7 |
Mount Vernon |
Knox |
| Mifflin Care Center |
93.5 |
Mansfield |
Richland |
| Elizabeth Scott Community |
93.4 |
Maumee |
Lucas |
| Lanfair Center For Rehabilitation |
93.2 |
Lancaster |
Fairfield |
| Alois Alzheimer Center |
93.2 |
Cincinnati |
Hamilton |
| Sunny Vee Nursing Home Inc |
93.1 |
Delaware |
Delaware |
| Morning View Care Center of Centerburg |
93.1 |
Centerburg |
Knox |
| Meadowbrook Manor |
93.1 |
Fowler |
Trumbull |
| Ohio Veterans Home |
93.0 |
Georgetown |
Brown |
| Kendal at Granville |
92.8 |
Granville |
Licking |
| Jennings Hall Inc |
92.8 |
Garfield Heights |
Cuyahoga |
| Monroe County Care Center |
92.7 |
Woodsfield |
Monroe |
| Williams Co Hillside Country Living |
92.6 |
Bryan |
Williams |
| St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center |
92.6 |
Columbiana |
Mahoning |
| Jo-Lin Health Center Inc |
92.6 |
Ironton |
Lawrence |
*Overall satisfaction score is the average score reported for all survey items
List of Overall Family Satisfaction Scores for All Ohio Nursing Homes.
Two key survey questions identified by researchers:
- Would you recommend this facility to a family member or friend?
- Overall, do you like this facility?
Scored 100 on both key survey questions:
- Rosary Care Center
- Little Sisters Of The Poor
- Belmont Manor
- Morris Nursing Home
- Shadyside Care Center
- Ohio Eastern Star Health Care Center
- Wellington Manor Nursing Home
- Meadowbrook Manor
- Clare Hall
- Kendal at Granville
- Sarah Jane Living Center
- Crystal Care Center Of Portsmouth
- Arlington Care Center
About ODA
The Ohio Department of Aging serves and represents two million Ohioans age 60 and older. The Department advocates for the needs of all older citizens, with an emphasis on improving the quality of life for older Ohioans, helping them live active, healthy and independent lives, and promoting positive attitudes toward aging and older people. The Department provides services to older Ohioans through 12 area agencies on aging, home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman and the Golden Buckeye Card. For more information, visit www.goldenbuckeye.com.