ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Norwalk Memorial Home

272 Benedict Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 6 in Huron County (419) 668-8101
Certified beds
69
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

21/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.69 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.72 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.69 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 15, 2024 (2 years ago).

E Dec 30, 2025 F0729 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2024 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2024 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2024 F0623

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2024 F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2024 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Aug 15, 2024 F0606

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

No actual harm, minimal potential

C Aug 15, 2024 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BURKEY, BRENT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CAMP, DENNIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CORIELL, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DOUGHTY, DENNIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HAZEL, SUSAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUBER, JEFFERY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUGHES, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LENDRUM, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ROBERTS, JULIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ZAHLER, JONATHAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MATTNER, MATTHEW Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SILVESTRI, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Norwalk Memorial Home

What is the ElderGrade for Norwalk Memorial Home? +

Norwalk Memorial Home holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Norwalk Memorial Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.72 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Norwalk Memorial Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Norwalk Memorial Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Norwalk Memorial Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.