Nursing homeActive
Ohio Eastern Star Hlth Care Ctr The
1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050740397170686 certified beds · 70 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 16● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-12
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Ohio Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-27 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-07 | Standard | 040 | CMS-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.
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 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F580
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F583
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F689
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 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F761
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F803
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 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-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 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 366076-20260212-F881
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-21Record 366076-20250227-F760
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-27Record 366076-20250103-F744
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 366076-20240904-F689
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 2024-05-20Record 366076-20240502-F758
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 2024-05-20Record 366076-20240502-F812
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-21Record 366076-20230307-F607
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 2023-04-21Record 366076-20230307-F686
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-21Record 366076-20230307-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 2023-04-21Record 366076-20230307-F812
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 9.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.0% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.7% | 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 | 14.1% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.0% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelbach, Michele Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Engelbach, Michele Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hardesty, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Knox.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Retirement Center Mount Vernon | 0.7 mi | 2026-04-14 | 1221 |
| Country Court Mount Vernon | 1.0 mi | 2026-05-27 | 0152 |
| Als Mount Vernon Inc Mount Vernon | 1.0 mi | 2026-03-17 | 1210 |
| Laurels Of Mt Vernon The Mount Vernon | 2.1 mi | 2026-04-09 | 0300 |
| Whispering Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Mount Vernon | 2.0 mi | 2026-02-19 | 0180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |