Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CANAL WINCHESTER CARE CENTER
CANAL WINCHESTER, OH · 124 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 17, 2026
CMS Certification Number 366462 · first certified February 2018
Ownership
Operated by OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within OH
5 citations — more than 4% of the 922 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 20–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 889 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
11 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in OH | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2023 | 2 |
| April 18, 2024 | 2 |
| February 17, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-04-18 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 1 | 2026-02-17 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-04-18 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2023-06-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 17, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
April 18, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024) |
June 28, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.