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Piketon Nursing Center

4 of 5 overall from CMS

300 Overlook Drive, Piketon, OH 45661

Call (740) 289-4074Directions

At a glance

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Piketon Nursing Center is a 46-bed nursing home in Piketon, Ohio (Pike County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.28 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.69. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
46
Residents per day (average)
45.1
Certified since
1994 (32 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Aom Healthcare (20 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Piketon Nursing Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 66.0%, above the Ohio average of 48.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 2.81 hours per resident on weekends against 3.28 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. About 98.0% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Ohio average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Ohio average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Ohio and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeOhioU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.8% 5.3% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8% 6.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.2% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0% 0.4% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 35.3% 30.1% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8% 3.2% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 92.7% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.2% 6.1% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.8% 25.5% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 94.5% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.8% 3.4% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.1% 21.4% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.2% 8.8% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.61 1.73 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.59 1.80 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeOhioU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.1% 78.5% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 8.3% 1.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.0% 75.6% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 24.9% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 12.9% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 48 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 1 was cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 6, 2021: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Apr 24, 202535
Sep 7, 2023117
Dec 6, 2021349

Ohio homes averaged 10.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (48)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  10. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  11. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  12. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  14. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  15. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  16. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  17. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2022)

Showing the 30 most recent of 48.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Ohio homes averaged 0.6 fines and $26,381 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Ohio

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Piketon Nursing Center?

Piketon Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Piketon Nursing Center have?

Piketon Nursing Center has 46 certified beds. It averages 45.1 residents per day, about 98.0% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Piketon Nursing Center?

The home reports 3.28 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.64 hours from registered nurses. The Ohio average is 3.69 hours and 0.64 hours from registered nurses.

Has Piketon Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Piketon Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 365961. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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