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Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

Nursing Home Facility

1050 Clinton Street, Ironton, OH 45638

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Harbor Healthcare of Ironton is a senior care community located in Ironton, OH. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Ironton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (740) 532-6096.

Operated by ECC Trust, which runs 3 communities in our directory.

With 125 beds, Harbor Healthcare of Ironton is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lawrence County average about 95 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Lawrence County average about 3.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 44%.

The community is located in Lawrence County, OH.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 34 problems at Harbor Healthcare of Ironton. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 1, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 1, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Harbor Healthcare of Ironton offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 125
  • Occupancy 92%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
  • Annual staff turnover 44%
  • Last health inspection January 2025

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