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Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

221 North School Street, Bellefontaine, OH 4331199 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 62 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is widely recognized for its kind staff and clean environment, making it a strong contender for rehab. However, because some families have noted challenges with staffing ratios and communication, we recommend asking specifically about their process for updating out-of-town family members and ensuring your loved one has necessary equipment upon arrival.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

62 reviews on Google
Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs receives high praise for its friendly, attentive nursing staff and clean, welcoming environment, particularly regarding rehab services. However, some families have raised serious concerns regarding staffing ratios, communication gaps for long-distance relatives, and occasional lapses in basic equipment or care quality.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Friendly and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Effective rehabilitation services
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors

Concerns

  • Insufficient staffing levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate communication with long-distance family (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.72021(20)4.62022(28)4.32023(10)3.02024(2)3.02025(2)4.02026(2)

Distribution · 64 analyzed

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4
10
3
2
2
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5

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are your current protocols for maintaining that standard of care?
  • 2Since we live a bit further away, what is your preferred method for keeping families updated on their loved one's daily health and well-being?
  • 3We noticed some great feedback regarding your rehabilitation services; could you tell us more about how you tailor those programs for individual needs?
  • 4What does a typical daily schedule look like for residents, and what kind of social activities are available to keep everyone engaged?
  • 5How does the nursing team manage care transitions and medical emergencies during the overnight hours?
  • 6We'd love to hear more about the dining experience and how much input residents have regarding their meal options and nutrition.

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is great. Would like a better way to communicate how family member is doing for people who don't live nearby.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★

The staff is always helpful and really cares about the residents. My uncle has been there many years and has made a lot of friends with the people who work there. The only complaint is food quality.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

All of the staff except maybe one seems to be very engaged and caring. However like everywhere, there just aren't enough aides to attend to the needs.

Visitor · 2021★★★☆☆
Source: 62 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.57hrs
76%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.14hrs
76%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
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

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility46.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
46.1%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Logan
13.4%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Logan
16.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Logan
14.9%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.4%
Better than Avg
Here
9.4%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Logan
17.0%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Logan
94.4%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
5.3%
OH
6.3%
Logan
5.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.2%
Better than Avg
Here
96.2%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Logan
87.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
83.3%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Logan
85.1%
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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%
Logan
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

This facility has a concerning pattern of 39 deficiencies across multiple areas, with five complaint-triggered issues from families reporting problems with abuse/neglect reporting, infection control, and facility conditions. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, medication management, and maintaining a safe environment. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the facility has struggled with basic safety and care standards across recent years, suggesting ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.

Jun 23, 2025Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Mar 13, 2025Routine
11
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.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Potential for 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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0606Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Oct 4, 2023Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 4, 2022Routine
13
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0223Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Oct 24, 2019Routine
10
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide 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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ayden Healthcare

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 1 of 11 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Buckeye Family Trust

Owner · Organization

51%

Katz, George

Owner

25%

Stein, Abba

Owner

12%

Lahasky, Ephram

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Lahasky, EphramManaging Control - Governing BodyCusner, AdamOfficer / DirectorDegyansky, JeffreyOfficer / DirectorGoldish, EliezerOfficer / DirectorBuckeye Family TrustManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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