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Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton

1050 Clinton Street, Ironton, OH 456387405326096125 certified beds · 115 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2020
Deficiencies
34
0322
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-01-30
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Ohio Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-01-30Standard020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-04-10Standard0192CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2020-02-27Standard0110CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Ohio Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-01-30Standard survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-01Record 365564-20250130-F623
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-01Record 365564-20250130-F656
2023-04-10Standard survey · 21 deficienciesOfficial report
F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F624
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F689
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F582
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F644
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F656
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F660
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F661
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F684
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F758
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F760
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F791
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F842
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 365564-20230410-F881
2020-02-27Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F580
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F698
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F804
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 365564-20200227-F921

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.55
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.82
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.42
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 44% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityOhioNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
3.7%3.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
4.0%3.2%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
6.6%8.8%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%0.4%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
9.5%5.3%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
3.9%6.2%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
38.3%25.5%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Ecc Trust
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Brown, Ervin
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Cox, Gretchen
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Brown, Jody
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Christopher
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Gregory
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Shelton, Jason
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Stewart, Hannah
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Stockton, Eddy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Arnold, Jeffrey
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Jody
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Jody
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Carias, Katherine
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Christopher
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Douglas
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
First Southern Bancorp, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hargis & Associates, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hargis, Forwood
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ironton Realco, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Mcintosh, Sarah
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Gregory
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Gregory
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Providence Health, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Shelton, Jason
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Shelton, Jason
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Stewart, Hannah
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Stewart, Hannah
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Stockton, Eddy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Stockton, Eddy
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
The Providence Groups, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Tichenor, Holly
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Tichenor, Holly
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Young, Carmen
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Ecc Trust3 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Ohio.

No county cost figures on file for Lawrence.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01