Nursing home fines in Ohio

281 nursing homes of 922 with fine data in Ohio were fined at least once by federal regulators in the last three years, totalling $22,775,884. The median fined home was fined $45,997.

CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.

Largest total fines in Ohio

Fines follow federal enforcement actions after inspections. A fine records a past violation and is not proof of the home's care today. Ask what was corrected.

Nursing homeCityFinesTotal finedPayment denials
Marietta Heights Post AcuteMarietta4$439,9794
The Laurels Of GahannaColumbus3$394,2372
Continuing Healthcare Of GahannaGahanna2$366,6452
Astoria Place Of WatervilleWaterville4$350,4641
Franciscan Care Ctr SylvaniaToledo1$337,5801
Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care CenterColumbus2$337,2732
The Enclave At BarnesvilleBarnesville3$334,1351
Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing CtrPleasantville4$318,6271
Legends Care Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterMassillon2$317,1141
Westerville Post AcuteWesterville2$315,6992
Highland Square Nursing And RehabilitationAkron5$299,7820
Altercare Newark South Inc.Newark2$252,4770
Dixon Healthcare CenterWintersville4$250,8172
Crestwood Care CenterShelby2$232,2041
Stellar Care CenterWoodsfield2$227,8502
Wesleyan VillageElyria2$219,7982
Columbus Healthcare CenterColumbus5$215,1201
Canfield Healthcare CenterYoungstown2$211,3310
Eastland Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterColumbus2$207,7890
Twinsburg Post AcuteTwinsburg2$203,4062

Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (number and total dollars of fines, last three years). A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.