ElderGrade
B

74.5/100

Above average

Pataskala Oaks Care Center

144 East Broad Street, Pataskala, OH 43062

CMS 4/5 stars #3 of 10 in Licking County (740) 927-9888
Certified beds
86
Occupancy
60%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $11,858 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

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

26.5/30

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

  • -3.5 for 27 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

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

  • 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.61 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 18% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $11,858 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

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 4.30 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.61 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.80 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 17.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 38 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 25, 2025 (11 months ago).

D May 13, 2026 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 25, 2025 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 25, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 25, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 25, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 25, 2025 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 25, 2025 F0656

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 25, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF AMERICA, which operates 5 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ST. JOHN, KEVIN Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
FARLEY, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHARFENBERGER, C SUSAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHARFENBERGER, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WYNNE, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHARFENBERGER, GEOFFREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SCHARFENBERGER, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WYNNE, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF AMERICA Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SCHARFENBERGER, C SUSAN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WYNNE, TIMOTHY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FARLEY, JAMES Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Pataskala Oaks Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Pataskala Oaks Care Center? +

Pataskala Oaks Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (74.5 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 Pataskala Oaks Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.30 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pataskala Oaks Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 38 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Pataskala Oaks Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pataskala Oaks Care Center 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.