HERITAGE OF HUDSON
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Heritage of Hudson has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is recommended and above average compared to other facilities. It ranks #271 out of 913 nursing homes in Ohio, placing it in the top half of the state, and #9 out of 42 in Summit County, indicating only a few local options are better. However, the facility's trend is concerning as it has worsened, increasing from 1 issue in 2023 to 5 issues in 2025. Staffing is a relative weakness, with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 48%, slightly below the state average. Although there have been no fines recorded, some specific incidents raised alarms, such as unclean kitchen conditions that could affect residents' meals and failures to provide timely incontinence care to multiple residents, which could lead to discomfort and health risks.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Ohio
- #271/913
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 48% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Ohio. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ○ Average
- 8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Ohio avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record
May 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to identify triggers and effectiv...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure timely incont...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure weekly weights were obtained as a documented intervention to monitor nutrition status for Resident #50 w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure Resident #33 received dialysis services consistent with professional standards of practice and the person-centered care p...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications for Resident #233 remained under the direct observation of the nurse administeri...
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Aug 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and unit pantries were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and ensure staff serving food wore hair r...
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Jun 2021
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were transcribed to the resident'...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control was maintained during the wou...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Ohio.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Heritage Of Hudson's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HERITAGE OF HUDSON an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Ohio, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Heritage Of Hudson Staffed?
CMS rates HERITAGE OF HUDSON's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 48%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Heritage Of Hudson?
State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at HERITAGE OF HUDSON during 2021 to 2025. These included: 8 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Heritage Of Hudson?
HERITAGE OF HUDSON is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 80 certified beds and approximately 70 residents (about 88% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in HUDSON, Ohio.
How Does Heritage Of Hudson Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, HERITAGE OF HUDSON's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (48%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Heritage Of Hudson?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Heritage Of Hudson Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HERITAGE OF HUDSON has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Ohio. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Heritage Of Hudson Stick Around?
HERITAGE OF HUDSON has a staff turnover rate of 48%, which is about average for Ohio nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Heritage Of Hudson Ever Fined?
HERITAGE OF HUDSON has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Heritage Of Hudson on Any Federal Watch List?
HERITAGE OF HUDSON is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.