NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Norwalk Memorial Home has a Trust Grade of C+, which indicates that it is slightly above average but not exceptional. It ranks #517 out of 913 nursing homes in Ohio, placing it in the bottom half of the state, and #5 out of 6 in Huron County, suggesting there is only one local facility that performs better. The facility is showing improvement, with reported issues decreasing from 10 in 2022 to 7 in 2024. However, staffing is a concern, receiving a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars, even though turnover is relatively low at 27%. On a positive note, the facility has no fines on record, indicating compliance with regulations, but it does have less RN coverage than 88% of Ohio facilities, which can impact resident care. Specific incidents include failures to appropriately monitor residents on psychotropic medications, affecting four residents, and delays in serving meals to multiple residents during lunch, which can affect their dining experience. Overall, while there are some strengths, such as improving trends and low turnover, families should be aware of the staffing concerns and specific care incidents that need attention.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Ohio
- #517/913
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 27% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 21 points below Ohio's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Ohio. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 22 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Low Staff Turnover (27%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (27%)
21 points below Ohio average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Ohio average (3.2)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
The Ugly 22 deficiencies on record
Aug 2024
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, review of room and board rates, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Skilled Nursi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, review of resident census information, email correspondence with the local Ombudsman, and staff ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, medical record review, and review of hospital provider documentation, the facility failed...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, medical record review, review of manufacturer guidelines, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication admini...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Black Box Warning information,...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Employment Screening
(Tag F0606)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of personnel files, staff interview, and review of the facility abuse policy, the facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to include screening of all employees...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure posted nursing staff information was posted daily as required. This had the potential to affect all 66 residents...
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Mar 2022
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure advance directiv...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, review of the Beneficiary Protection Notification Review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage when Medica...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to assess the u...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide written notice of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide bed hold notifica...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of medical record, family interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident and resident family were provided a written summary of the baseline care plan. This a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to serve residents seated together for meals at the same time. This affected nine (#20, #40, #44, #5, #19, #23, #15, #26, and #13) of twel...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to complete shiftily reconciliation counts for controlled medications stored in medication carts and refrige...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored securely in the medication cart during medication administration. This had...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff were wearing the ap...
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May 2019
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident's advan...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of Self-Reported Incident (SRI) investigation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to follow their policy to timely report an injury of u...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of Self-Reported Incident (SRI) investigation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to timely report an injury of unknown origin to the Ad...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide written notificat...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to have a policy regarding resident bed holds upon trans...
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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
- • 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.
- • 27% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 21 points below Ohio's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 22 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Norwalk Memorial Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Ohio, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Norwalk Memorial Home Staffed?
CMS rates NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 27%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Norwalk Memorial Home?
State health inspectors documented 22 deficiencies at NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME during 2019 to 2024. These included: 20 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Norwalk Memorial Home?
NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 69 certified beds and approximately 57 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in NORWALK, Ohio.
How Does Norwalk Memorial Home Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME's overall rating (3 stars) is below the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (27%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Norwalk Memorial Home?
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 Norwalk Memorial Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME 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 3-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Norwalk Memorial Home Stick Around?
Staff at NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 27%, the facility is 19 percentage points below the Ohio average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Norwalk Memorial Home Ever Fined?
NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME 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 Norwalk Memorial Home on Any Federal Watch List?
NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME 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.