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Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

WOOSTER, OH 44691 View Map

Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Ohio

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Overview of Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

Avenue at Wooster is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility located in Wooster, Ohio. It offers a range of care services including cardiac care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and rehabilitation services. The facility is designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for residents.

(330) 601-1001

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.08/day Ohio avg: 3.54/day

Overall rating

3/5

Ohio avg: 3.2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Ohio avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

2/5

Ohio avg: 2.4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Ohio avg: 4.4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 30

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

95%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

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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

Home revenue

$9.9M

Profit

$1.6M

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$9,910,477.00

Profit

$1,630,899.00

Payroll costs

$4.2M

42.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.1M

Total costs $8.3M

30-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 366463

County: WAYNE

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: (330) 345-0001

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short-Term Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, IV Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy, Transitional Care, Wound Care, Long-Term Care, Cancer Care, Counseling, Dementia & Alzheimer's Care, Diabetes Care, IV Care, Neuromuscular Care, Nutritional Management, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Restorative Nursing, Stroke Care, Tracheotomy Care, Hospice Care Program, Respite Care Program, Wound Care Program

Latest inspection

Date:July 22, 2025

5 total citations

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

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Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

SNF

OH 44691

95.0%

$9,810,046.00

$4,198,155.00

42.8%

77.90

3/5

3.0838

2/5

5/5

-13%

+21%

Danbury Wooster

Wooster

Yes

A+

Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: OH 44691

Bed Count: 82

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 366463

Occupancy: 95.0%

Home Revenue: $9,810,046.00

Payroll Costs: $4,198,155.00

Payroll %: 42.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.90

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0838

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Citations: 29

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+3%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-13%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+21%

Danbury Wooster

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Wooster

Pets Allowed: Yes

WOOSTER, OH 44691

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

29,827

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.6	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	24	8.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	47	8.2	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

85 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

5hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.9%

of total hours from contractors

2,355 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
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

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Total Health inspections 6

10% below Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 29

6% below Ohio average

Ohio average: 30.9

4.83 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 10 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 28

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Progressive Quality Care

Resident Census by Payment Source

81 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (6.2%)

Medicaid 56 (69.1%)

Private Pay/Other 20 (24.7%)

High-risk clinical events score 5.0

14% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score 13.9

10% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.1%

26% below Ohio average.

Walking Ability Worsened 5.3%

41% below Ohio average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.4%

43% above Ohio average.

Falls with Major Injury 7.5%

118% above Ohio average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.6%

33% below Ohio average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Ohio average.

Depressive Symptoms 11.3%

53% below Ohio average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.6%

46% below Ohio average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

8% above Ohio average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Ohio average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.6%

26% below Ohio average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

28% better than Ohio average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.7%

49% better than Ohio average

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

32% better than Ohio average

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 $1,630,899 ↑ ~$2.3M vs 2022

Total Payroll $5,167,825 ↓ ~$133K vs 2022

Profit Margin 16.6% ↑ 24.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	62.6%	89.8%	92.1%	89.9%	87.5%	95.0%
Beds	82	82	82	82	82	82
Net Income	-$83,363	$477,794	$1,618,952	$2,300,790	-$639,684	$1,630,899
Gross Revenue	$5,097,805	$10,656,336	$10,099,304	$9,321,126	$8,609,649	$9,810,046
Operating Expenses	$4,157,075	$7,244,404	$7,381,268	$7,547,670	$8,404,084	$8,222,281
Net Patient Revenue	$4,073,416	$7,641,879	$8,004,773	$8,156,119	$7,741,775	$9,752,749
Total Payroll	$2,537,858	$4,704,231	$4,386,306	$4,724,049	$5,300,875	$5,167,825
Profit Margin %	-1.6%	4.5%	16.0%	24.7%	-7.4%	16.6%
Medicare %	21.2%	12.3%	10.8%	9.9%	9.6%	4.7%
Medicaid %	23.3%	27.3%	13.3%	14.9%	12.1%	18.2%
Private %	55.5%	60.4%	75.9%	75.1%	78.3%	77.1%
Revenue/Day	$294	$284	$290	$303	$295	$343
Cost/Day	$300	$270	$267	$280	$321	$289
Avg Length of Stay	99.7 days	112.9 days	145.5 days	132.0 days	102.3 days	80.0 days

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

OH Specifics: Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

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

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

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

OH Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

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

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

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

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

OH Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

OH Specifics: High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; hardship-focused.

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

Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Avenue at Wooster Assisted… is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Avenue at Wooster Assisted… is a Nursing Home in Ohio

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Care Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

Latest inspection

5 total citations

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Ohio Seniors

PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Homestead Exemption

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

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