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Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

275 East Sunset Drive, Rittman, OH 4427075 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 54 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 8.0)

Bottom 25% in OH · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility offers a highly-regarded therapy program that is excellent for post-surgical rehabilitation. However, families must be vigilant regarding hygiene and meal consistency, as multiple reviewers have reported instances of neglected bathing and missed meals. We recommend conducting an unannounced visit to check on cleanliness and staff responsiveness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

54 reviews on Google
Families seeking rehabilitation services may find the therapy department to be a significant strength, with multiple reviewers praising its effectiveness. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding neglect, including missed meals, lack of hygiene care, and inadequate response to call lights. While some staff members are described as compassionate, others have reported issues with cleanliness and the theft of personal belongings.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff5.0Clean2.0Activities4.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Excellent rehabilitation and therapy programs
  • Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
  • Prompt response to call lights by some staff
  • Quiet and comfortable setting

Concerns

  • Neglect regarding hygiene and bathing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent meal service and food quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Issues with facility cleanliness and odors (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages or slow response times (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'13(2)'16(1)'18(11)'20(3)'22(3)'24(2)'26(2)

Distribution · 55 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about your rehabilitation and therapy programs; could you tell us more about how you customize those plans for residents?
  • 2How do you ensure that personal hygiene, like regular bathing and grooming, is consistently maintained for every resident?
  • 3What steps are being taken to ensure the dining experience, including food quality and meal schedules, is consistent and enjoyable for everyone?
  • 4Could you explain your process for managing medications and how you ensure there are no delays in care during shift changes?
  • 5What is your protocol for responding to call lights, especially during the night or when the facility is busy?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

I could not have picked A better rehabilitation center. The whole staff was so friendly and had my goals in the forefront of their minds.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

The level of staff letting patients going to other rooms is beyond me. All patients needs to knock or ask the aid to enter another patients room. My stuff is being stolen...

Family of resident · 2026★★☆☆☆

I was at this facility on 10-9-17 visiting my father in law, who receives somewhat adequate care. However I over heard one of the residents ask if she could have a shower, that she was supposed to have one over the weekend and did not receive one.

Visitor · 2017☆☆☆☆
Source: 54 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.29hrs
39%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.24hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Better than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Wayne
14.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Better than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Wayne
14.9%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Wayne
88.6%
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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.4%
US
4.9%
OH
3.6%
Wayne
4.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.8%
Better than Avg
Here
16.8%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Wayne
23.6%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
OH
94.5%
Wayne
92.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.1%
Better than Avg
Here
89.1%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Wayne
68.8%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
80.0%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Wayne
72.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Wayne
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

20deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
14 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints leading to 14 deficiencies, with recurring issues in resident safety, dietary services, and nursing coverage. The facility has struggled with persistent problems including physical restraint use, accident hazards, inadequate staffing of registered nurses, and food quality concerns. While all deficiencies show provider correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations across safety, care quality, and infection control suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.

May 27, 2025Complaint
6
0604Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0949Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

May 27, 2025Routine
18
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0838Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0500Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0680Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0576Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0585Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Nov 4, 2024Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jul 31, 2024Complaint
2
0803Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Apr 30, 2024Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Feb 6, 2024Complaint
2
0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

May 27, 2025

32-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Embassy Healthcare

Chain Size

35 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 32 of 37

Ownership & Management

Owners

Aaron Handler Family Dynasty Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

George S. Repchick 2020 Family Dynasty Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Embassy Healthcare Management INCManagerHeritage Employment Services, LLCManagerHandler, AaronManagerJain, SushilManagerRepchick, GeorgeManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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