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Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional physical therapy department. Still worth an in-person visit.

100 Covington Drive, East Palestine, OH 4441365 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 34 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's therapy team is highly regarded and often cited as a major strength for rehabilitation. However, because multiple reviewers have raised serious concerns about call light response times and medical oversight, we recommend visiting during off-peak hours and asking the administration specifically how they monitor patient care consistency during weekends and nights.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

34 reviews on Google
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center receives polarizing feedback, with many reviewers praising the therapy department and staff friendliness, while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Families should be aware of a recurring pattern of complaints regarding slow response times to call lights and inconsistent quality of nursing care. While some families feel their loved ones are treated like family, others have documented serious concerns about hygiene and medical management.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities7.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Exceptional physical therapy department
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and engaging nursing staff
  • Effective post-hospital rehabilitation

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Neglect of medical needs and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and administrative follow-up (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 40 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

18%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the focus on physical therapy here, how do you integrate those rehabilitation sessions into the daily routine for residents who are also managing ongoing medical needs?
  • 2I noticed the staffing rating is lower than the overall facility rating; could you walk me through how you manage call light response times during peak hours to ensure residents aren't waiting too long?
  • 3How does your administrative team handle communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health status or care plan?
  • 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure consistent hygiene and personal care for residents throughout the day and night shifts?
  • 5I see you have an active rehabilitation program; what kind of social activities or engagement opportunities are available for residents who are here for longer-term stays?
  • 6Could you explain your process for medication management to ensure accuracy and timely administration for residents with complex health needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

The entire experience was wonderful. Every nursing and support staff member was responsive to his needs and that of an over-protective sister.

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

The staff here are great, loving kind and caring. The tharpy staff are really good . If I needed a long tram facility for care this would be the place I would want to be.

Rehab patient · 2022★★★★★

I have never seen a place so poorly ran..staff members are rude, and your loved ones won’t get the care and attention they deserve. But I will say the nurses/aides do a fabulous job sitting at the nurses station on their phones while a bunch of call lights go unanswered.

Charge nurse (professional observer) · 2019☆☆☆☆
Source: 34 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.56hrs
75%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.23hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
44%
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

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility67.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
67.3%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Columbiana
18.3%

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 Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Columbiana
6.0%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.4%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Columbiana
10.2%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.7%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Columbiana
21.4%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Columbiana
95.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.5%
Better than Avg
Here
18.5%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Columbiana
25.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Columbiana
79.7%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Columbiana
81.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Columbiana
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)

This facility shows a concerning pattern with 28 deficiencies across multiple surveys, particularly in resident rights issues, care assessment problems, and fire safety violations. The most recurring problem areas involve resident assessments and care planning, resident rights protections, and building safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, issues persist across different surveys from 2019 through 2025, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges that families should carefully consider.

May 1, 2025Routine
5
0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0680Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0838Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

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.

Aug 8, 2022Routine
10
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0569Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Aug 29, 2019Routine
13
0607Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0582Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0926Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Michael Slyk

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 1 of 7 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Michael P. Slyk Revocable Trust

Owner · Organization

100%

Slyk, Michael

Owner (parent company)

100%

Key personnel

Chesney, TimothyManaging Control - Governing BodyD'amico, DanielOfficer / DirectorRyder, GwynnOfficer / DirectorSlyk, MichaelOfficer / DirectorMstc Development INCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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