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Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1050 Clinton Street, Ironton, OH 45638125 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 58 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation and nursing care, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, families should observe response times during their visits and ask management how they handle staffing shortages to ensure your loved one's needs are met promptly.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

58 reviews on Google
Harbor Healthcare of Ironton receives high praise for its dedicated nursing and therapy staff, who are frequently described as attentive and compassionate. However, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding management's communication style and potential delays in response times for residents requiring assistance.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMeds8.0MemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
  • Highly effective physical therapy team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Family-oriented management approach

Concerns

  • Slow response times for patient assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Management communication and professionalism issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.42024(13)5.02025(9)4.82026(35)

Distribution · 57 analyzed

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30 reviews posted between Apr 1, 2026Apr 4, 2026 · 30 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2With a staffing rating of 2 stars, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance when they press their call lights?
  • 3Given the recent health inspection findings, what steps is the facility currently taking to address those specific areas and improve overall compliance?
  • 4The physical therapy team receives great praise from families; how do you integrate their rehabilitation programs into a resident's daily routine?
  • 5How does your management team handle communication with families when concerns arise, and what is the best way for us to stay updated on our loved one's care?
  • 6Could you walk us through a typical day for a resident here, specifically regarding social activities and opportunities to engage with others?

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Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy is outstanding , staff is excellent,and the nursing staff is professional and attentive. The facility is clean thanks to the housekeeping department .

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

I was unimpressed with the physical appearance of the building when I first visited but soon came to appreciate the expertise and professionalism of the staff.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The nursing staff is very caring and supporting. They double cheek there meds before they even give them to you. If you have say something is wrong they are right on it.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★
Source: 58 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.48hrs
64%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.83hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
62%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Lawrence
11.0%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility39.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.9%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Lawrence
28.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.5%
Better than Avg
Here
5.5%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Lawrence
23.0%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Lawrence
17.7%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.5%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Lawrence
13.8%
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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%
Lawrence
93.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.8%
Better than Avg
Here
99.8%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Lawrence
79.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.5%
Better than Avg
Here
94.5%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Lawrence
74.9%
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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%
Lawrence
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
$75,265 in fines

Harbor Healthcare has persistent patterns of deficiencies across medication management, care planning, and fire safety systems, with families filing at least one complaint about accident hazards. The facility shows recurring issues with medication errors, care plan development, and safety equipment maintenance across all three surveys from 2020 to 2025, though all deficiencies have correction dates indicating the facility addresses problems when identified.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
7
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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

Apr 10, 2023Routine
27
0624Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

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.

0029Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0341Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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.

Feb 27, 2020Routine
13
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.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ecc Trust

Chain Size

4 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 4 of 4 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Ecc Trust

Owner · Organization

100%

Brown, Ervin

Owner (parent company)

Cox, Gretchen

Owner (parent company)

Cox, Douglas

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Brown, JodyManaging Control - Governing BodyShelton, JasonManaging Control - Governing BodyStewart, HannahManaging Control - Governing BodyStockton, EddyManaging Control - Governing BodyTichenor, HollyManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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