Safety Report: The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center
How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
1Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
0Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
15Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F684
Citations by topic
1Abuse, neglect & exploitation
3Infection control
8Medications & pharmacy
3Accidents & supervision
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (20) than in the cycle before (19).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | June 5, 2026; August 27, 2025; May 5, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | June 5, 2026; May 5, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | June 5, 2026; April 16, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 3 | June 5, 2026; May 5, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 3 | May 21, 2025; May 5, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | August 6, 2026; September 9, 2025 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | August 6, 2026; May 16, 2024 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 2 | June 5, 2026; May 16, 2024 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | June 5, 2026; May 16, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | June 5, 2026; May 5, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | June 5, 2026; August 13, 2024 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | June 5, 2026; May 16, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F578) | 2 | May 5, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | May 5, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | May 5, 2025; August 13, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Fine | $14,414 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 6, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected August 21, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected August 21, 2026
June 5, 2026 — 17 citations
E
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Environmental Deficiencies · F919 · corrected July 2, 2026
E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Environmental Deficiencies · F908 · corrected July 2, 2026
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected July 2, 2026
E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F804 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F881 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F814 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F699 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F685 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F676 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F636 · corrected July 2, 2026
D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F605 · corrected July 2, 2026
December 8, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F694 · complaint · corrected December 22, 2025
September 9, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected September 19, 2025
August 27, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · complaint · corrected September 16, 2025
May 21, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected June 13, 2025
May 5, 2025 — 15 citations
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected May 28, 2025
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected May 28, 2025
E
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F813 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F791 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F645 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F583 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F558 · corrected May 28, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · corrected May 28, 2025
April 16, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected April 25, 2025
August 13, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Environmental Deficiencies · F921 · complaint · corrected August 30, 2024
E
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F558 · complaint · corrected August 30, 2024
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected August 30, 2024
May 16, 2024 — 18 citations
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected June 7, 2024
E
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F757 · corrected June 7, 2024
E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected June 7, 2024
E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected June 7, 2024
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Environmental Deficiencies · F919 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Environmental Deficiencies · F908 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Administration Deficiencies · F847 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F803 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F756 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F692 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · corrected June 7, 2024
D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected June 7, 2024
B
Post nurse staffing information every day.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F732 · corrected June 7, 2024
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare