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Marion Valley Post Acute

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

400 Barks Road West, Marion, OH 43302135 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high 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)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (19 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (57%)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in OH · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report positive changes under new management, the recurring reports of poor hygiene and ignored call lights are significant red flags. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a plan for frequent, unscheduled visits to verify that your loved one is being bathed and that their room is being cleaned regularly.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
Marion Valley Post Acute presents a polarized experience, with some families noting recent improvements under new management while others report severe neglect. Critical issues include poor hygiene, inconsistent call light responsiveness, and substandard food quality. Families should approach with caution and conduct frequent, unannounced visits to monitor the care of their loved ones.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food2.0Staff5.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Friendly nursing and aid staff
  • Visible efforts toward management improvements
  • Some residents report attentive care

Concerns

  • Poor room cleanliness and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Slow or ignored call light response times (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and delivery (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2342.72025(12)3.22026(9)

Distribution · 21 analyzed

5
9
4
1
3
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2
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10

How They Respond to Reviews

60%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed management has been actively responding to feedback lately; what specific steps are being taken right now to improve the cleanliness and hygiene of the resident rooms?
  • 2How do you ensure that call lights are answered promptly, especially during busy shifts or overnight?
  • 3Could you tell me a bit about the meal service, specifically how you ensure food stays at the right temperature and is delivered on a consistent schedule?
  • 4What is the process for managing medications to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the protocol for contacting the family and coordinating with doctors?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with others?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

This place is disgusting you have to go into your loved ones room yourself and clean it the call lights are left on forever no one going in the room to see what the issue is

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

This place is under new management . It's improving every day.My wife is been there 5 months. Got excellent care . The food could be improved.But overall , you have a very good staff.

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

My family member laid there for hours waiting to be helped. The place isn’t cleaned well either. Had roommate leave and days later it was cleaned.

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 20 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.30hrs
40%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.23hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
55%
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

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.3%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Marion
22.2%

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 Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Marion
11.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Marion
8.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Marion
92.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.7%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Marion
11.7%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.8%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Marion
21.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.3%
Better than Avg
Here
94.3%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Marion
79.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility74.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
74.3%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Marion
74.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Marion
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

24deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
14 complaint-triggered

Marion Valley Post Acute shows concerning patterns with families filing 7 complaints, including serious issues with emergency medical care and safety hazards. The facility has recurring problems with medication management, food safety, and fire safety systems that persist across multiple years of inspections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated violations in critical areas like medication errors and food handling suggest ongoing quality challenges families should investigate thoroughly.

Apr 23, 2026Complaint
7
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.

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.

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.

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.

Jul 1, 2025Routine
24
0868Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0847Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0232Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her 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.

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.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

May 12, 2025Complaint
2
0678Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

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.

Nov 26, 2024Complaint
1
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.

May 30, 2024Complaint
1
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.

Jul 18, 2023Complaint
3
0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Marion Valley Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

280 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 178 of 260

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Apt, FrederickManaging Control - Governing BodyJergensen, JoshuaManaging Control - Governing BodyMitchell, JohnManaging Control - Governing BodyApt, FrederickOfficer / DirectorJergensen, JoshuaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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