Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wooster, Ohio
4 of 7 nursing homes in Wooster (57%) meet our strict criteria. The Ohio statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.6
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
465
across 7 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$63,348 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/7
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Wooster, Ohio, is strong, with 57% of the 7 facilities recommended for quality care. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Wooster Community Hospital SNF, boasts high ratings, there are two facilities to avoid due to a total of $63,348 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF (93) — Wooster Community Hospital SNF boasts an impressive Trust Score of 93/100 and a 5-star CMS rating, making it a top choice for skilled nursing care. With a focus on community support and zero fines, this A-grade facility ensures personalized attention across its 22 beds.
- 2 COUNTRY POINTE (90) — Country Pointe shines with a 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, supported by a solid Trust Score of 90/100. This for-profit facility provides exceptional care in a comfortable environment with 42 beds, ensuring residents receive quality support without any fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 WEST VIEW HEALTHY LIVING (70) — West View Healthy Living, a non-profit facility, prioritizes community engagement and care, reflected in its Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating. While it has a larger capacity of 93 beds, it maintains a B grade, indicating room for improvement but still offers a supportive atmosphere.
- 4 WAYNE COUNTY CARE CENTER (70) — Wayne County Care Center, a government-operated facility, offers a community-focused environment with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating. With 50 beds and no fines, it provides decent care while emphasizing local support for its residents.
The other 3 Wooster facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $63K.
Recommended
Wooster Community Hospital SNF boasts an impressive Trust Score of 93/100 and a 5-star CMS rating, making it a top choice for skilled nursing care. With a focus on community support and zero fines, this A-grade facility ensures personalized attention across its 22 beds.
Country Pointe shines with a 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, supported by a solid Trust Score of 90/100. This for-profit facility provides exceptional care in a comfortable environment with 42 beds, ensuring residents receive quality support without any fines.
West View Healthy Living, a non-profit facility, prioritizes community engagement and care, reflected in its Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating. While it has a larger capacity of 93 beds, it maintains a B grade, indicating room for improvement but still offers a supportive atmosphere.
Wayne County Care Center, a government-operated facility, offers a community-focused environment with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating. With 50 beds and no fines, it provides decent care while emphasizing local support for its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wooster Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.6 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $63,348
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Wooster 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?"
Wooster's city average is 3.6 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 7 Wooster facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wooster avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wooster 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 Wooster, OH are recommended?
4 of 7 nursing homes in Wooster (57%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wooster "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 Wooster?
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.