Total health inspections
6
Ohio average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Wooster, OH
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Wooster, OH
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Avenue at Wooster Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Wooster, OH, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults experience the utmost comfort and safety, accompanied by a nurturing and welcoming environment. High-quality services, including 24-hour care, healthy meals, and top-tier therapy programs, are also provided to help residents live comfortably. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits.
Celebrations, light exercises, and games encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Spacious common areas and top-notch rehabilitation equipment also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Surrounded by restaurants, a church, and shops in the peaceful residential area of Wooster, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional quality of care, making it one of the trusted choices for senior living in Ohio.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 130th out of 166 homes in Ohio.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 130th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 5m per day
Rank #130 / 166Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 166 Ohio SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Ohio avg
-20%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 10m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home is often near full
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #12 / 167Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 167 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its statewide rank out of 167. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
80 days
Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #12 / 167Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 167 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its statewide rank out of 167. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
80 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
77% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.9M
Profit
$1.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.9M Rank #89 / 166Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Ohio SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$1.6M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 166Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Ohio average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 166Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Ohio average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.3M
30-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #10 / 157Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 157 homes in Ohio.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyWayne
CMS Certification Number366463
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Email
[email protected]
Fax(330) 345-0001
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, IV Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Cancer Care, Counseling, Dementia & Alzheimer's Care, Diabetes Care, IV Care, Neuromuscular Care, Nutritional Management, Pain Management, Respiratory Care, Stroke Care, Tracheotomy Care, Hospice Care Program, Wound Care Program
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OH average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Ohio average:
• Total citations (150% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (150% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
July 22, 2025
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 2 | This facility has 150% more total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (5 vs. OH avg 2).↑ 150% worse |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
29
Rank #88 / 167Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 167 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio state average, with a ranking across all 167 OH SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Ohio average 30.9
Citations per inspection
4.83
Rank #115 / 167Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 167 homes in Ohio.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 167 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Ohio average 4.59
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 0.9
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
28 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living is located in WOOSTER, Ohio.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
116
Employees
98
Contractors
18
Staff to resident ratio
1.43:1
33% worse than Ohio averageOhio average ratio: 2.14:1
Avg staff/day
41
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with Ohio averageOhio average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
29,827
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
47
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
7.9%
2,355 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Activities Professional: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 14,010 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 7,696 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,039 | 89 | 98% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 924 | 68 | 75% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 916 | 81 | 89% | 6.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 510 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 57 | 63% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 468 | 63 | 69% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 57 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 442 | 42 | 46% | 9.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 384 | 54 | 59% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 370 | 46 | 51% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 299 | 65 | 71% | 4.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 168 | 59 | 65% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 15% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 12 | 13% | 5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
98%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
75%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
89%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
66%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
63%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
46%
1 Administrator
% of Days
60%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
59%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
51%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
65%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
15%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
13%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
81
Medicare
5
6.2% of residents
Medicaid
56
69.1% of residents
Private pay or other
20
24.7% of residents
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
14% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 5.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.9
10% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 12.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.1%
26% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 6.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.3%
41% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 8.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.4%
43% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 22.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.5%
118% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.6%
33% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 0.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
26% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.3%
53% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 24.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
46% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 8.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
8% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 92.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 94.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
28% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 78.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
49% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
32% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.0%
↑ 7.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1.6M
↑ ~$2.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.2M
↓ ~$133.1K vs 2022
Profit Margin
16.6%
↑ 24.1pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living
Is Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the best email address for Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living?
The team at Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
How many beds does Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living have?
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living has 30 beds.
Has Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living?
Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living is located at 1700 EAST SMITHVILLE WESTERN ROAD.
What is the phone number of Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living?
(330) 601-1001 will put you in contact with the team at Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living.
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