Nursing home · Canal Winchester, OH
Canal Winchester Care Center
6800 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 · (614) 834-6800
Canal Winchester Care Center is a 124-bed for-profit nursing home in Canal Winchester, Ohio (Fairfield County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2018. On average it cares for 110 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). It is part of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, a group of 36 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Ohio is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Ohio avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.56 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.49 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.25 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 50% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 17, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 18 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 8 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $26,685 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Canal Winchester Care Center LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Canal Winchester Care Center?
CMS rates Canal Winchester Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Canal Winchester Care Center have?
124 certified beds, with an average of 110 residents a day.
Does Canal Winchester Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Canal Winchester Care Center?
(614) 834-6800. Address: 6800 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).