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Independent Living Home

Canton Christian Home

Independent Living Home

Canton Christian Home

2550 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709 View map
Overview of Canton Christian Home

Serving seniors with pride for over 40 years, Canton Christian Home is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community in Canton, Ohio. Canton Christian Home provides a range of senior living choices, such as skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living. With over 25 floor plans, the community ensures that residents find a living space that matches their needs and tastes.

A friendly, Christ-centered community, Canton Christian Home supports residents’ dynamic, active lifestyles through its extensive services. Promoting residents’ health and social life, the community provides dining options where residents, family, and friends can come together and enjoy a creative, nutritious, delicious meal from scratch. Other amenities include cozy meeting rooms, salon services, gift shops, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
2/5
Ohio average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
2/5
Ohio average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info 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.
4/5
Ohio average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
2/5
Ohio average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 31m per day

This home provides 18% more nursing time per resident than the Ohio average.

Ohio average: 3h 50m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 84

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 66.7%
Residents per day (avg) 54
Occupancy rate
66.7%
Residents per day (avg)
54

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

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$7.8M
Operating deficit
-$1.6M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$7,759,905.00
Operating deficit
$-1,619,109.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
32.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.9M
Total costs $9.4M
Bed community size
84-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
In line with Ohio average
Occupied beds
56 / 84
Average residents 72 per day

License details

Facility type
Residential Care Facility
Status Active
County: STARK

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 366300

Ownership & operating entity

Canton Christian Home is administrated by JOANN KONTUR.

Policies

No pets allowed
No Smoking
No Alcohol

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Heather Yoder, Controller

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Care

Contact Information

Fax: (330) 452-9951

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining Options
Meeting Rooms
Salon Services
Gift Cards/Gift Shop
Activities/Events

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent – Apartment Living, Residential With Services, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Dining Options, Meeting Rooms, Salon Services, Gift Cards/Gift Shop, Activities/Events
Operating Hours
Mon-Fri : 8:00am to 4:00pm

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
At Canton Christian Home, dining is about creating an environment where residents, family, and friends can enjoy nutritious and delicious meals made from scratch.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Canton Christian Home

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home
Contact Canton Christian Home

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Methods of Payment other than Private: Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver for Services

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Scores

Resident Satisfaction Score
83.87

Based on survey responses.

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.

5 visits/inspections

4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

5 with issues

0 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:June 23, 2025

Inspection oversight

Immediate jeopardy identified:No
Substandard quality of care cited:No

33 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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.

Average score

84 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

79 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Environment

93 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

100 / 100

Ohio average: 82 / 100

Facility culture

83 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

86 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Spending time

77 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Meals and dining

73 / 100

Ohio average: 81 / 100

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 31

Ohio average 30.9

Citations per inspection
6.2

Ohio average 4.59


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
900% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
122% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

3 critical citations More info Ohio average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Ohio average: 0.9

26 moderate citations More info Ohio average: 29

0 minor citations More info Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Feb 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 28, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 23, 2023
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 23, 2023
Corrected

Compare Independent Living around Canton The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.

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AL

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IL

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MC

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NH

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IL

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Canton Christian Home Plan 3
Canton Christian Home Plan 2
Canton Christian Home Plan 1
Canton Christian Home Plan 4

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Address 2.3 miles from city center — 1.13 miles to nearest hospital (Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital)

Address 2550 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 199
Employees 62
Contractors 137
Staff to resident ratio 3.75:1
75% better than Ohio average

Ohio average ratio: 2.14:1

Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 7.4 hours
9% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.1 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,024
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 118
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

23.5%

5,883 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 80 Licensed Practical Nurse: 37 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Registered Nurse: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant388011812,32991100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse937464,43891100%9.5
Registered Nurse4371,2578897%10
Speech Language Pathologist0551,0228088%5.3
Administrator2029766470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff4048118998%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028066470%9.1
Physical Therapy Aide0226427481%5.4
Dietitian1015106369%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0223236066%5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333126470%4.9
Qualified Social Worker0112746268%4.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0112394651%5.2
Medical Director011561314%4.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant02221910%2.3
118 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
46 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 88%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 81%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 66%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 70%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 51%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
53 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
28 residents (52.8%)
Private pay or other
25 residents (47.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.7
169% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 31.3
147% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.0%
354% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.9%
258% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.1%
42% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.1%
167% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.3%
68% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
89% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
18% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
51% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.2%
12% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 67.9%
28% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.3%
5% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 59.4%
21% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

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 $9K
87% lower than Ohio average

Ohio average: $69K

Number of fines 1
46% fewer fines than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Ohio average $69K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 14, 2025
$9K

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.

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