Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER

MASSILLON, OH · 125 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 17, 2026

CMS Certification Number 365292 · first certified June 1973

Ownership

Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

14
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
0
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
8
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within OH

14 citations — more than 40% 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

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens November 2027 — about 13 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 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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Which alerts

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 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0584 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-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
  • F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.

This facility14OH median16National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility14
Median facility in OH16
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
52022-0562024-0832026-03
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
May 15, 20225
August 19, 20246
March 17, 20263

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-07121K-07111K-09261K-03721K-02321K-03311K-05111K-03531
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0712Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.12026-03-17
K-0711Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.12022-05-15
K-0926Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.12024-08-19
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.12024-08-19
K-0232Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.12024-08-19
K-0331Construct fire resistant interior walls.12022-05-15
K-0511Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.12024-08-19
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.12024-08-19

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Smoke Deficiencies 6
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
  • Egress Deficiencies 2
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
  • Other 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Smoke Deficiencies6
Miscellaneous Deficiencies4
Egress Deficiencies2
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies1
Services Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

March 17, 2026 — 3 citations

Citations issued on March 17, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 8, 2026)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 8, 2026)
K-0712Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 8, 2026)

August 19, 2024 — 6 citations

Citations issued on August 19, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0232Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024)
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024)
K-0511Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024)
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024)
K-0926Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024)

May 15, 2022 — 5 citations

Citations issued on May 15, 2022
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2022)
K-0331Construct fire resistant interior walls.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2022)
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2022)
K-0711Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2022)
K-0753Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2022)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.