Public Record
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Operated by Michael SLYK
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 65
- Avg. residents per day
- 54.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 22
- Fire safety findings
- 6
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-05-01
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Citations
22 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0559Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
- 0838Generalno actual harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0680Generalno actual harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0569Generalpotential for harm
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0565Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0636Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0638Generalpotential for harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
- Inspection4 deficiencies
366378 05/01/2025 Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center 100 Covington Drive East Palestine, OH 44413 F 0559 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
- Inspection7 deficiencies
366378 08/08/2022 Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center 100 Covington Drive East Palestine, OH 44413 F 0569 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
- Inspection11 deficiencies
366378 08/29/2019 Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center 100 Covington Drive East Palestine, OH 44413 F 0565 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of…
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Ownership
Michael SLYK
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
- Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in East Palestine, OH, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 366378.
- What is the CMS rating for Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
- Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center have?
- Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is certified for 65 beds. It serves an average of 54.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center have?
- Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center has 22 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center last inspected?
- Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center was last inspected on May 1, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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