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HomeOhioBuckeye Care and Rehabilitation

Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation

1900 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 431307406538630WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(82 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $20,678

How Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation Compares in Ohio

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
OH average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
OH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
OH average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.07 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.47 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
58.6%
OH average
48.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Ohio average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.07 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.47 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.64.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected May 16, 2024
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 8, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Fairfield County 65+
25,835
16.2% of county
County Population
159,371
Fairfield County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, Ohio with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1970. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
88.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 22, 1970
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Fairfield
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
86.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$20,678
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 16, 2024
$20,678

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.70 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.07 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.69 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
58.6%
RN Turnover
46.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PROVIDENCE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 7, 2019
CHERNICK, EDWARDCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2022
DUTIEL, BRIANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 16, 2019
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
DUTIEL, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation
Lancaster, OHCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $20,678
Main Street Terrace Care Center
Lancaster, OH4,752 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lanfair Center for Rehab & Nsg Care INC
Lancaster, OH1.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Springs at Wyandot Trail
Lancaster, OH2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center
Lancaster, OH5.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $70,768
Arbors at Carroll
Carroll, OH6.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr
Pleasantville, OH8.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $318,627
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation
Lancaster, OH · Current facility
—1/52/51/5$20,678
Main Street Terrace Care Center
Lancaster, OH
4,752 ft4/53/54/5None recorded
Lanfair Center for Rehab & Nsg Care INC
Lancaster, OH
1.7 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
The Springs at Wyandot Trail
Lancaster, OH
2.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center
Lancaster, OH
5.1 mi2/51/51/5$70,768
Arbors at Carroll
Carroll, OH
6.6 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr
Pleasantville, OH
8.7 mi2/51/51/5$318,627

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation?▾
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 8, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $20,678.
What are the staffing levels at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation?▾
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation provides 3.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 1.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 58.6%.
How many beds does Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation have?▾
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation has 99 certified beds with an average of 88.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 4 in Lancaster. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 82 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 281 facilities. View all →