Wayne County Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
876 S Geyers Chapel Road, Wooster, OH 44691
Wayne County Care Center is a senior care community located in Wooster, OH. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Wooster area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (330) 262-1786.
With 50 beds, Wayne County Care Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Wooster average about 70 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% 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. That is above the Wooster average of roughly 82%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Wooster average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2024 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
The community is located in Wayne County, OH.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Wayne County Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Wayne County Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 50
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection November 2024
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