Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield… is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living

FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 View Map

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield… is a Nursing Home in Ohio

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Overview of Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield offers a comprehensive array of senior care services, including Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Respite Care, and Memory Care. Residents enjoy private apartments, gourmet meals, and 24/7 personalized care. The facility emphasizes a tailored approach to support the activities of daily living while promoting independence.
(513) 874-2390

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.26/day Ohio avg: 3.54/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Ohio avg: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Ohio avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Ohio avg: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Ohio avg: 4.4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 145

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 57.3%
Residents per day (avg) 62
Occupancy rate
57.3%
Residents per day (avg)
62

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10.2M
Operating loss
-$814.3K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$10,159,644.00
Operating loss
$-814,255.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
47.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.2M
Total costs $11.0M
Bed community size
145-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 365738
County: BUTLER

Ownership & operating entity

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living is administrated by JOHN FUQUA.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems: 24-hour Emergency Response System.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: ZACH VANDT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Respite Care
Memory Care

Contact Information

Fax: (513) 874-2390

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Respite Care, Memory Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents enjoy gourmet meals served three times daily.
Meals Included
Yes

Inspection History

In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

Latest inspection

Date:September 11, 2025

18 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Ohio average: 3 citations

Resident satisfaction survey results

Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

91 / 100

Ohio average: 88 / 100

Environment

94 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

92 / 100

Ohio average: 88 / 100

Facility culture

83 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

88 / 100

Ohio average: 84 / 100

Spending time

79 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Meals and dining

73 / 100

Ohio average: 61 / 100

Compare Nursing Homes around Fairfield

The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

OH 45014
99
No
-
57.3%
$9,842,116.00
$4,815,288.00
48.9%
61.90
2/5
3.2568
1/5
2/5
5/5
4
58
2
+99%
-8%
-27%
-
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Fairfield
-
No
-
57.3%
$9,842,116.00
$4,815,288.00
48.9%
61.90
2/5
3.2568
1/5
2/5
5/5
4
58
2
+99%
-8%
-27%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Majestic Care of Fairfield
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fairfield
-
No
BARROWS, KIMBERLY
75.6%
$18,213,990.00
$6,792,657.00
37.3%
140.00
1/5
2.9599
1/5
1/5
3/5
1
-
-
-
-16%
-4%
Private Rooms

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Address 1.2 miles from city center

Address FAIRFIELD, OH 45014

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

142
Total Staff
96
Employees
46
Contractors
27,046
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse269.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse248.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant579.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
110 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,033 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Certified Nursing Assistant: 19 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Registered Nurse: 17 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant38195711,54191100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse195245,01291100%8.8
Registered Nurse917261,9528796%9.8
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,8449099%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide4041,3617582%7.5
RN Director of Nursing3031,2836774%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist4151,2427178%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician4045426673%6.8
Qualified Social Worker3035146774%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1014655965%7.9
Administrator1014405560%8
Dental Services Staff1013685257%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant3033105560%5.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0111192527%4.8
Medical Director022281112%1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112667%4.4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 11
64% above Ohio average
Ohio average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total Health citations 58
88% above Ohio average
Ohio average: 30.9

5.27 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 38 citations
Complaint investigations 24 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
233% above Ohio average
Ohio average: 0.3
Serious Health citations 1
11% above Ohio average
Ohio average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 51

Minor Health citations 5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 06, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 06, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: LIONSTONE
Resident Census by Payment Source
67 Total Residents
Medicaid 57 (85.1%)
Private Pay/Other 10 (14.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 4.2
28% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 5.8
Functional decline score 10.9
14% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 12.7
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 0.9%
86% below Ohio average.

Walking Ability Worsened 0.0%
100% below Ohio average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.9%
45% above Ohio average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 6.0%
75% above Ohio average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.3%
16% below Ohio average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.4%
21% below Ohio average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 26.2%
9% above Ohio average.

Antipsychotic Use 6.7%
20% below Ohio average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 66.5%
28% below Ohio average.

Influenza Vaccine 88.4%
6% below Ohio average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 10.7%
73% above Ohio average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 14.7%

81% worse than Ohio average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Ohio average
Influenza Vaccine 28.8%

62% worse than Ohio average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $156K
This home paid 126% more in fines than the state average.
Ohio average: $69K
Number of Fines 4
This home received 116% more fines than the state average.
Ohio average: 1.9
Payment Denials 1
This home had 86% more payment denials than the state average.
Ohio average: 0.5
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Aug 4, 2023
$142K
Payment Denial Aug 4, 2023
1 days
Civil Money Penalty Jan 23, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Jan 17, 2023
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).

Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.