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Wayside Farm INC

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

4557 Quick Rd, Peninsula, OH 4426495 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 27 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 (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 8.0)
  • High RN turnover (86%)

Bottom 25% in OH · Critically understaffed (RN) · $165,448 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility offers unique behavioral programs that some find beneficial, the recent trend of negative reviews regarding cleanliness and management consistency is concerning. We strongly recommend requesting a tour to personally inspect the facility's cleanliness and asking management directly about their current staff turnover rates and state compliance history.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

27 reviews on Google
Wayside Farm Inc receives highly polarized feedback, with some reviewers praising the staff's dedication and unique behavioral programs, while others describe a poor environment and management issues. Critical concerns include reports of a dirty facility, high staff turnover, and a lack of consistency in communication. Prospective families should be aware of the stark contrast between the positive experiences of some staff and the negative reports regarding facility maintenance and management transparency.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff5.0Clean2.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory7.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging behavioral modification programs
  • Staff dedication to patient dignity
  • Variety of daily resident activities

Concerns

  • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor management and lack of transparency (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • High staff turnover and poor work environment (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(1)'18(2)'20(1)'22(2)'24(2)'26(2)

Distribution · 30 analyzed

5
14
4
2
3
2
2
1
1
11

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your behavioral modification programs and daily activities; could you tell us more about what a typical day looks like for a resident here?
  • 2How does the management team ensure that communication stays clear and consistent between the facility and our family members?
  • 3What specific steps are being taken to ensure the facility is kept clean, well-maintained, and comfortable for all residents?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the protocol for contacting the family and ensuring immediate care?
  • 5With the recent changes in the industry, what is the facility doing to support staff retention and ensure a stable, consistent team for our loved one?
  • 6How does the nursing team prioritize maintaining patient dignity and personalized care during daily routines?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

They accept clients for who they are and are willing to provide care and dignity for clients who have serious mental illness or other issues. They have many daily activities and they encourage clients to make positive choices to earn points.

Family member/Visitor · 2019★★★★★

The facility was extremely clean, residents were WELL taken care of and they have PLENTY of activities to keep them engaged.

Clinical student · 2020★★★★★

It's basically like a prison for the workers and more so for the residents. There's an extremely high turnover rate in all departments.

Former employee/Visitor · 2019☆☆☆☆
Source: 27 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.20hrs
27%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.93hrs
72%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
78%
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 · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.2%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Summit
13.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.9%
Better than Avg
Here
9.9%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Summit
29.2%

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

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.9%
Better than Avg
Here
10.9%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Summit
21.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.9%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Summit
25.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
7.4%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Summit
5.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.2%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Summit
7.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
3penalties
Above state avg (10.1)
3 complaint-triggered
$165,448 in fines

Families filed complaint reports that led to deficiencies including resident neglect and inadequate nutrition/hydration care. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and resident care planning across multiple surveys from 2019-2024. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the pattern of repeated fire safety and care quality issues, combined with complaint-triggered findings about resident protection, raises concerns about consistent care standards.

Sep 15, 2025Complaint
1
0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Mar 24, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Aug 19, 2024Routine
18
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0567Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

0569Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0576Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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.

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

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.

0015Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0623Minimal · 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.

0625Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

Sep 22, 2023Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

May 18, 2022Routine
12
0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

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.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0919Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0361Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

May 10, 2019Routine
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.

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.

0912Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 19, 2024

$81,218

Payment Denial

Aug 19, 2024

41-day denial

Fine

Sep 22, 2023

$84,230

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wayside Farm INC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Pool, Matthew

Owner

71%

Pool, Rebecca

Owner

29%

Key personnel

Pool, MatthewW-2 Managing EmployeePool, RebeccaW-2 Managing EmployeePool, MatthewOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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