Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Eaton, Ohio
1 of 3 nursing homes in Eaton (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Ohio statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
240
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$130,037 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Eaton, Ohio, is adequate, with three facilities and one recommended option, reflecting a 33% approval rate. Families should note that while the top-rated facility, Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton, has a strong B+ rating and five stars, there is one facility with significant total fines of $101,411.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER OF EATON (85) — Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton boasts an impressive 5-star CMS rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a Trust Score of 85/100 and a solid B+ grade, this for-profit facility prioritizes resident satisfaction and provides a safe, engaging environment for its 81 residents.
The other 2 Eaton facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $130K.
Recommended
Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton boasts an impressive 5-star CMS rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a Trust Score of 85/100 and a solid B+ grade, this for-profit facility prioritizes resident satisfaction and provides a safe, engaging environment for its 81 residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Eaton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $130,037
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Eaton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Eaton's city average is 3.7 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 3 Eaton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Eaton avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Eaton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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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 Eaton, OH are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Eaton (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Eaton "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 Eaton?
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.