Crestwood Care Center

It is a mid-sized home with 130 federally certified beds. On a typical day, about 93 residents live there, so roughly seven in ten beds are filled.

It is part of the CommuniCare network, a family-owned, for-profit group that operates 121 nursing homes across six states, including dozens in Ohio. Ownership can change, so ask the facility who operates it today.

Federal regulators give it 1 out of 5 stars overall, the lowest rating, driven by 1-star health inspections and 2-star staffing. Long-stay quality measures are rated 5 stars and short-stay measures 3 stars. Star ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — they are a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Its pages on the operator's site list physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medically complex and post-surgical care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice and palliative support, respite stays, and wound care with dedicated physicians. The site does not describe a locked memory unit, so ask whether the dementia area is secured. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

Ask what the 12 inspection deficiencies covered and what changed after about $232,000 in fines and a payment denial. Federal data also shows about 88 percent of registered nurses left over the past year, so ask how the home keeps nursing care consistent across shifts. On the steadier side, no administrators left in recent years.

The building's admissions page lists 24/7 admissions, VA contracts, and private pay options, and the home is certified for the federal and state government insurance programs. Bring copies of insurance cards when you meet the admissions coordinator, and confirm coverage for your specific situation.

The building's own page describes group outings, breakfast clubs, bingo, and card games. Activity calendars change, so ask for a current one and visit during an activity if you can.