Nursing homes › Ohio › Best Care Health and Rehabilitation
2159 Dogwood Ridge Road, Wheelersburg, OH 45694 · 7405742558 · 101 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Exceptional Living Centers, a group operating 10 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $39,805 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.51 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-09-17 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-24 |
| 2025-09-17 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-24 |
| 2025-09-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-24 |
| 2024-10-04 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Ensure 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-04 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/01/2023 |
| LEXINGTON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2023 |
| WATTS, AMY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2023 |
| WATTS, WALTER | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2023 |
| KALO, MOHAMMAD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| TOWNSEND, ELIZABETH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| WATTS, WALTER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| CAMPBELL, BRENDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| KALO, MOHAMMAD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| TOWNSEND, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 365398. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.