Complaint Investigation

Jenkins Care Community

September 19, 2025 · Wellston, OH · 142 Jenkins Memorial Road

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 57

Provider ID 365431

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Jenkins Care Community

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Inspection Summary

Jenkins Care Community in WELLSTON, OH — inspection on September 19, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Review of an undated policy titled Notification of Physician and Family revealed the physician and family will be notified of change in condition after any incident/accident involving the resident which results in an injury or any fall; a significant change in mental or psychosocial status in a life-threatening condition or clinical complication; a need to alter treatment; a decision to transfer or discharge; a change in room or roommate; any change or medical condition which in the professional judgment of the staff requires notification; and any bruise or injury of unknown origin.

This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2611114.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WELLSTON, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Jenkins Care Community or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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