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SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedWOOSTER, OHLic. 365317
Signals
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $42,777Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#10,838)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
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About

Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster, OH offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in a large facility with 127 beds. It is part of the Sprenger Health Care Smithville Western continuing care retirement community and participates in Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has received ratings of 'As Expected' for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, with average staffing levels and some achievement in health outcomes. It accepts Medicare and Medicaid, providing a range of services including Alzheimer's care.

Amenities
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
3/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.29 total HPRDRN 0.59 · weekend 92%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
11 inspections61 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 365317

Overall: 3/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 5/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-584SS D — 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.
  • F-755SS E — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-552SS D — Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
  • F-583SS D — Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
  • F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  • F-684SS J — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-712SS E — Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Health surveyJul 2024 · CMS11 deficiencies
  • F-569SS D — Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
  • F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
  • F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-757SS D — Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
  • F-761SS E — 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-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-814SS F — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
  • F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-921SS E — Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  • F-925SS F — Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Fire safetyJul 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL12 deficiencies
  • E-15SS C — Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
  • E-18SS C — Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
  • E-20SS C — Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
  • E-23SS C — Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
  • K-222SS E — Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
  • K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-372SS F — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
  • K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-741SS E — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Health surveyApr 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-582SS D — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Health surveyFeb 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Health surveyMar 2022 · CMS8 deficiencies
  • F-584SS D — 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.
  • F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
  • F-805SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
  • F-810SS D — Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
  • F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-921SS D — Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Fire safetyMar 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
  • K-222SS F — Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
  • K-225SS E — Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
  • K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
  • K-741SS E — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Health surveyApr 2019 · CMS9 deficiencies
  • F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-578SS D — Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
  • F-604SS D — Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
  • F-644SS D — Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
  • F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
  • F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
  • F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  • F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyApr 2019 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
  • K-211SS E — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
  • K-346SS F — Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
  • K-521SS E — Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-741SS E — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
  • K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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Ownership

Operated by SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS (privately held) since 1975.

  1. Jul 2008
    operator transition — SPRENGER, TRACEY
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — SPRENGER, TRACEY
  2. Jul 2008
    operator transition — HUTSENPILLER, WENDIE
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — HUTSENPILLER, WENDIE
  3. Jul 2008
    operator transition — MALANOWSKI, KENNETH
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — MALANOWSKI, KENNETH
  4. Jul 2008
    operator transition — SPRENGER, NICOLE
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — SPRENGER, NICOLE
  5. Oct 2001
    operator transition — BLUESKY HEALTHCARE INC
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — BLUESKY HEALTHCARE INC
  6. Oct 2001
    operator transition — SPRENGER ENTERPRISES, INC
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — SPRENGER ENTERPRISES, INC
  7. Oct 2001
    operator transition — WAYNE MANOR, INC.
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — WAYNE MANOR, INC.
Contact

4110 EAST SMITHVILLE WESTERN ROAD
WOOSTER, OH 44691

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