Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Smithville Western Care Center
4110 East Smithville Western Road · Wooster, OH 44691 · 127 certified beds
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About Smithville Western Care Center
Smithville Western Care Center is a nursing home in Wooster, Ohio. Its capacity is 127 beds, above the Wayne County median of 75 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Sprenger Health Care Systems. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on April 28, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.36 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Wooster. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from April 2019 to April 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 16, 2024.
January 15, 2025
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 January 29, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2025.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
July 2, 2024
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 August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
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 August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
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 August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2024.
July 2, 2024
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 August 13, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 15, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $42,777
October 31, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $42,777 against this nursing home on October 31, 2024.
Staffing
3.36 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.44 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Sprenger Health Care Systems, a chain of 12 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.6 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 4.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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