Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Pickerington, Ohio
1 of 2 nursing homes in Pickerington (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Ohio statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
154
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$16,801 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Pickerington, Ohio, is limited, with only 2 facilities available and just 1 recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation, has decent ratings, there is one facility with significant fines totaling $16,801.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 PICKERINGTON CARE AND REHABILITATION (70) — Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation shines with a solid CMS 4-star rating and a commendable Grade B. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care, making it a reliable choice for rehabilitation needs.
The other 1 Pickerington facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $16K.
Recommended
Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation shines with a solid CMS 4-star rating and a commendable Grade B. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care, making it a reliable choice for rehabilitation needs.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Pickerington Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $16,801
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Pickerington 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?"
Pickerington's city average is 3.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Pickerington facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Pickerington avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Pickerington 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 Pickerington, OH are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Pickerington (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Pickerington "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 Pickerington?
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.