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Signature Healthcare of Fayette County

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

375 Glenn Avenue, Washington Court Hou, OH 4316092 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 39 Google reviews

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5/ 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 (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (26 vs median 8.0)
  • High RN turnover (67%)

Bottom 25% in OH · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE chain · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its physical cleanliness and effective rehabilitation therapy programs. However, families should be aware of persistent communication issues; we recommend establishing a direct line of contact with a specific staff member rather than relying on the general nursing station phone line.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

39 reviews on Google
Signature Healthcare of Fayette County (also referred to as Cedarvale Commons) receives highly polarized feedback, with many recent reviews praising the therapy team and facility cleanliness. However, families have expressed significant concerns regarding communication, specifically the inability to reach nursing staff by phone, and reports of inconsistent care standards.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food6.0Staff7.0Clean9.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and encouraging therapy team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and kind nursing staff
  • Effective post-surgery rehabilitation

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching nursing staff by phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent communication and follow-through from management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Loss of resident personal belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(1)'19(1)'21(3)'23(3)'25(16)'26(9)

Distribution · 42 analyzed

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29
4
3
3
2
2
4
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that your team responds to every online review; how do you apply that same level of responsiveness to keeping families updated on their loved one's daily health status?
  • 2Since communication can sometimes be a challenge, what is the best way for us to ensure we can reach the nursing staff directly if we have an urgent question?
  • 3Given the facility's focus on post-surgery rehabilitation, how do you coordinate the therapy team's efforts with the nursing staff to ensure consistent care throughout the day?
  • 4What specific protocols do you have in place to help residents keep track of their personal belongings and ensure they remain secure?
  • 5With a capacity of 92 residents, how does the staff ensure that each resident receives personalized attention and timely assistance when they press their call light?
  • 6What steps are being taken to address the recent CMS quality ratings, and how do you involve families in the improvement process?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The therapy team was amazing to help me get strong enough to be back home.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

I have been trying to get info on my brother and I can never reach the nurses station says the mailbox is full. Don’t you ever clear out the mailbox?

Family member · 2023★★☆☆☆

He suffers from dementia, the whole staff aides,nurses, pt and management take excellent care of her many needs, and any issues we may have.

Memory care family member · 2020★★★★★
Source: 39 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.35hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
56%
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

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.2%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Fayette
25.2%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Fayette
15.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Fayette
14.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.7%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Fayette
12.5%

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

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Fayette
14.9%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.1%
US
3.2%
OH
3.3%
Fayette
4.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.2%
Better than Avg
Here
92.2%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Fayette
81.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.2%
Better than Avg
Here
87.2%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Fayette
84.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Fayette
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

26deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
9 complaint-triggered

This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing complaint reports about significant issues including food safety and infection control. The main recurring problems involve medication management, care planning, and food service quality. Recent deficiencies span nursing supervision, emergency preparedness, and fire safety systems, though all issues have correction dates from the provider, indicating ongoing efforts to address systemic problems.

Jul 9, 2025Routine
33
0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

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.

0947Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

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.

0640Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0567Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Jul 9, 2025Complaint
6
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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0607Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Aug 7, 2024Complaint
2
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 22, 2023Complaint
1
0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Oct 12, 2022Routine
9
0353Potential for harm · Widespread

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.

0781Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0753Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 31, 2019Routine
17
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.

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.

0915Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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.

0567Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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.

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.

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Signature Healthcare of Fayette County

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Signature Healthcare

Chain Size

68 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 68 of 70 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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