Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
100 Covington Drive · East Palestine, OH 44413 · 65 certified beds
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About Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing home in East Palestine, Ohio. Its capacity is 65 beds, below the Columbiana County median of 67 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Michael SLYK. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on May 1, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.11 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (22)
Records from August 2019 to May 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 8, 2022
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2022.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
August 29, 2019
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.11 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.23 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Michael SLYK, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 3.0 for health inspections, 1.3 for staffing, 4.7 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Ohio.
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