Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in East Palestine, Ohio
1 of 1 nursing homes in East Palestine (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Ohio statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
65
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in East Palestine, Ohio, is adequate with one facility, Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, receiving a B+ rating and 5-star reviews. Families can feel reassured knowing that there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers, indicating a safe choice for care.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 COVINGTON SKILLED NURSING & REHAB CENTER (83) — Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center stands out with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 83/100. This for-profit facility maintains a high standard of care with a Grade B+ and has had no fines, making it a reliable choice for quality rehabilitation and nursing services.
Recommended
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center stands out with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 83/100. This for-profit facility maintains a high standard of care with a Grade B+ and has had no fines, making it a reliable choice for quality rehabilitation and nursing services.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | East Palestine Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions East Palestine Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
East Palestine's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 East Palestine facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; East Palestine avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
East Palestine facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in East Palestine, OH are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in East Palestine (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in East Palestine "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in East Palestine?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.