BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 101-bed nursing home in WHEELERSBURG, Ohio. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978-07-31. It averages 87.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
CMS lists 43 health-inspection deficiencies for BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION since 2019-11-07, 23 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-17.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2025-09-17 | F0628, F0635, F0755 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D |
| 2024-10-04 | F0565, F0761 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E |
| 2024-10-04 | F0622, F0644, F0657, F0684, F0695, F0697, F0699, F0760, F0883 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2024-02-01 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F |
| 2024-02-01 | F0567, F0677, F0725, F0755, F0842 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2024-02-01 | F0693, F0760 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2022-08-08 | F0569, F0692 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E |
| 2022-08-08 | F0583, F0641, F0655, F0661, F0677, F0679, F0684, F0686, F0690, F0806 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D |
| 2019-11-07 | F0641, F0644, F0656, F0657, F0684, F0685, F0695, F0697 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D |
Why was BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Fine | $14,380 |
How is BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION staffed relative to the OH average?
| Measure | This facility | OH average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.51030 | 3.68589 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 56.0 | 48.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 87.9 | 73.7 |
Who owns BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, and what chain is it in?
BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name BEST CARE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION and belongs to the EXCEPTIONAL LIVING CENTERS chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC | since 02/01/2023 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | LEXINGTON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, WATTS, AMY, WATTS, WALTER | since 02/01/2023 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | KALO, MOHAMMAD, TOWNSEND, ELIZABETH | since 02/01/2023 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | WATTS, WALTER | since 02/01/2023 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | CAMPBELL, BRENDA, KALO, MOHAMMAD, TOWNSEND, ELIZABETH | since 02/01/2023 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC, CAMPBELL, BRENDA, KALO, MOHAMMAD, TOWNSEND, ELIZABETH, WATTS, WALTER | since 01/23/2025 |
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