FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER

150 EAST HERMAN STREET, YELLOW SPRINGS, OH 45387 (937) 767-7363
Non profit - Corporation 59 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#65 of 913 in OH
Last Inspection: June 2023

Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.

Overview

Friends Extended Care Center in Yellow Springs, Ohio, has a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is an excellent facility that is highly recommended. Ranking #65 out of 913 in Ohio places it in the top half of nursing homes statewide, and it is the top-rated facility among 10 in Greene County. The facility's performance is stable, with the same number of issues reported in both 2021 and 2023. While the staffing rating is concerning at 2 out of 5 stars and has a turnover rate of 38%, which is better than the state average, it also has less RN coverage than 94% of Ohio facilities, meaning there may be fewer registered nurses available to catch potential problems. Notably, the facility has not incurred any fines, which is a positive sign. However, there have been significant concerns, such as not testing for Legionella bacteria in the hot water system, which could affect residents' health, and failing to offer pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines to certain residents, highlighting areas where improvements are needed. Overall, while there are strengths, such as high safety ratings and no fines, families should be aware of the staffing issues and specific care deficiencies.

Trust Score
A
90/100
In Ohio
#65/913
Top 7%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Holding Steady
2 → 2 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
38% turnover. Near Ohio's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Ohio. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
○ Average
6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Staff Levels
★★★★☆
4.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2021: 2 issues
2023: 2 issues

The Good

  • 4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (38%)

    10 points below Ohio average of 48%

Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 38%

Near Ohio avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record

Jun 2023 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered pn...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered pneumococcal vaccines. This affected two residents (#02 and #18) out of the five residents reviewed for immunizations. The facility census was 43. Findings include: 1. Review of the Resident #02's chart revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscle weakness, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and anemia. Review of Resident #02's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident to be moderately cognitively impaired. Review of immunization history for Resident #02, revealed the resident received a Pneumovax 23 vaccine on 12/27/07. Resident #02 had no education on pneumococcal vaccines, no consents on file, and there was no documented evidence Resident #02 was offered or received an updated pneumococcal vaccine since 12/27/07. Interview on 06/21/23 at 9:36 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #27 verified Resident #02 received a Pneumovax 23 vaccine on 12/27/07 and Resident #02 did not have any updated consents offering Resident #02 an updated pneumococcal vaccine. 2. Review of the Resident #18's chart revealed Resident #18 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, but not limited to, unspecified dementia, pain in the right hand, muscle weakness, anxiety disorder, anemia, hypothyroidism, other symbolic dysfunctions, and mixed hyperlipidemia. Review of Resident #18's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident to be severely cognitively impaired. Review of the immunization history for Resident #18, revealed the resident received a Pneumovax 23 vaccine on 01/01/16. Resident #18 had no education on pneumococcal vaccines, no consents on file and there was no documented evidence Resident #18 was offered or received an updated pneumococcal vaccine since 01/01/16. Interview on 06/21/23 at 9:36 A.M. with RN #27 verified Resident #18 last received a pneumococcal vaccine on 01/01/16 and Resident #18 did not have any updated consents offering Resident #18 an updated pneumococcal vaccine. Review of the facility's pneumococcal vaccine policy dated 10/26/15 revealed all residents will be offered pneumococcal vaccines to aid in preventing pneumococcal infections.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0887 (Tag F0887)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was offered a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Thi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was offered a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. This affected one resident (#17) out of five residents reviewed for immunizations. The facility census was 43. Findings include: Review of the Resident #17's chart revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery, hyperlipidemia, type two diabetes mellitus, malignant neoplasm of prostate, major depressive disorder, and abnormal posture. Review of Resident #17's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident to be severely cognitively impaired. Review of Resident #17's COVID-19 vaccine consents revealed Resident #17 did not have a COVID-19 vaccine consent on file declining or accepting the vaccine. Review of Resident #17's COVID-19 vaccine history revealed Resident #17 did not have a history of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Interview on 06/21/23 at 9:36 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #27 verified Resident #17 did not have a consent declining or accepting the COVID-19 vaccine and Resident #17 did not have any documentation that he received a COVID-19 vaccine prior to admission to the facility. Review of the facility's undated offering residents COVID-19 immunizations policy revealed the facility will notify all residents that the vaccination is available to them.
Aug 2021 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0569 (Tag F0569)

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 convey a resident's funds within 30 days of death. This affected on...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to convey a resident's funds within 30 days of death. This affected one (Resident #403) of one resident reviewed who had expired. This had the potential to affect twenty-four residents with personal funds accounts. The facility census was 54. Findings include: Review of Resident #403's progress notes revealed the resident expired in the facility on [DATE]. Review of the facility's personal funds documentation revealed an undated letter to the Ohio Attorney General advising of the resident's death on [DATE]. The resident had a balance of $3153.00. The check was issued on [DATE], 16 months after the resident died. Interview on [DATE] with Administrator confirmed the facility had not timely refunded Resident #403's personal funds balance to the State Attorney General's office.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to test for Legionella in the hot water sources from the facility kitchen, shower room, and shower room for the rehabilitation ...

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Based on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to test for Legionella in the hot water sources from the facility kitchen, shower room, and shower room for the rehabilitation unit. This had the potential to affect all residents who resided in the facility. The census was 54. Findings include: Review of the Legionnaire's Disease Testing documentation revealed no weekly testing of the hot water system for the kitchen sinks, main shower room, and the rehabilitation shower room. Interview on 08/26/21 at 1:55 P.M. Maintenance Director #85 verified the temperature checks had not been performed weekly. Review of the facility policy titled Monitoring Waterborne Organisms Legionnaires Disease, revised date 01/09/21 revealed water control measures: 1) Legionella testing on the water system will be done on an annual basis, 2) daily temperature check of mix valve for Extended Care Facility (ECF), 3) weekly visual inspection on the 6 inch water main, and 4) weekly temperature check of the hot water system for kitchen sinks, room sinks, shower room, and room shower (Rehabilitation).
Apr 2019 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0569 (Tag F0569)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, personal funds account review, facility policy review, family and staff interview, the facility failed t...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, personal funds account review, facility policy review, family and staff interview, the facility failed to promptly notify the resident's representative when the resident's account reached $200 less than the maximum amount permitted a recipient for Medicaid. This affected one (Resident #32) of four residents reviewed for personal funds. This had the potential to affect twenty-eight residents with personal funds accounts. The facility census was 61. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #32 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's Disease, malignant neoplasm of the frontal lobe and hemiplegia following a cerebral vascular infarction. Review of the resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/06/19, revealed the resident had impaired cognition. Review of Resident #32's account balances from 04/10/18 through 04/01/19 revealed the following amounts: 04/23/18 $1,926.47 04/30/18 $1,926.63 05/31/18 $2,248.79 06/15/18 $2,570.79 07/31/18 $2,892.97 08/21/18 $3,214.97 09/30/18 $3,537.39 10/31/18 $3,859.65 11/30/18 $4,181.96 12/31/18 $4,504.27 04/01/19 $5, 083.81 Interview on 04/01/19 at 4:30 P.M. with Administrative Accounts Payable staff (AAP) #53 revealed Resident #32 with an account balance of $5,083.81. AAP #53 confirmed a quarterly statement was sent to the resident's representative for the time-period of 10/09/18 through 12/31/19. AAP #53 identified a line on the bottom of the quarterly statement which identified Resident #32's account was over the amount necessary to remain Medicaid eligible. The statement requested the resident's representative to contact the Licensed Social Worker. Interview on 04/02/19 at 10:10 A.M. with Social Worker (SW) #85 revealed she was not aware of the statement on the bottom of the quarterly statement. SW #85 additionally stated she has never followed up on any personal funds accounts for any reason. Telephone interview on 04/04/19 at 10:57 A.M. with Resident #32's Power of Attorney (POA) did confirm knowledge Resident #32 being over the maximum amount. Resident #32 confirmed receiving quarterly statements which had a notice informing that Resident #32 exceeded the amount necessary to remain Medicaid eligible. Interview on 04/04/19 at 11:17 A.M. with Administrator confirmed no additional notifications were sent to Resident #32's other than the quarterly statements. Administrator confirmed resident was within the $200 dollars of exceeding the maximum amount on 04/23/19. Resident #32's representative did not receive a notice of spend down until 06/30/19 when the quarterly statements were mailed. Review of the facility policy titled, Management of Resident's Personal Funds dated March of 2017 reveals if the facility manages the resident's funds, the facility will act as a fiduciary of the resident fund and hold, safeguard, manage and account for the personal funds of the resident.
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 record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a valid Ohio Comfort Care Do Not Resusc...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a valid Ohio Comfort Care Do Not Resuscitate order. This affected one (Resident #24) of twenty-four residents reviewed during first stage of the survey. The facility census was 61. Findings include: Review of Resident #24's medical record revealed being admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease, depression, anxiety and dementia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/17/19, revealed the resident had a severe cognitive deficit. Review of Resident #24's undated Ohio Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Comfort Care form revealed resident was a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care -Arrest (DNRCC-A). The form had resident's name, address and signature of resident's Power of Attorney. However, it did not have the physician's signature. The form did have a notation at the bottom of having been faxed to the physician on 12/16/18. Interview on 04/01/19 at 3:50 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #58 confirmed Resident #24's Ohio DNR Comfort Care order did not have a physician's signature. LPN #58 was not able to provide a signed form for Resident #24. Interview on 04/02/19 at 3:50 P.M. with Director of Nursing confirmed Resident #24 did not have a signed Ohio DNR Comfort Care Arrest order. Review of the facility policy titled, Advanced Directives, dated 10/29/15, revealed the nurse will notify the attending physician of the advance directives so that the appropriate orders can be documented in the resident's medical record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

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

Strengths
  • • Grade A (90/100). 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.
  • • 38% turnover. Below Ohio's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Friends Extended's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Friends Extended Staffed?

CMS rates FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 38%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Friends Extended?

State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER during 2019 to 2023. These included: 6 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Friends Extended?

FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER 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 59 certified beds and approximately 42 residents (about 71% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio.

How Does Friends Extended Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (38%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Friends Extended?

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 Friends Extended Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER 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 5-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 Friends Extended Stick Around?

FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 38%, 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 Friends Extended Ever Fined?

FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER 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 Friends Extended on Any Federal Watch List?

FRIENDS EXTENDED CARE CENTER 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.