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Pataskala Oaks Care Center

144 East Broad Street

3.6(35 ratings)· Pataskala average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
86
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
86

What Families Think

Families of residents at Pataskala Oaks generally praise the staff for compassionate, hands-on care, especially for residents with high needs such as dementia or feeding assistance. However, a few reviewers report serious lapses in personal hygiene care, communication with families, and even missing personal belongings.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, devoted, and attentive
  • Kitchen and aide staff singled out by name for excellent care
  • Daily activities and celebrations for residents
  • Effective care for residents with severe dementia or dependency

The Bad

  • One report of poor hygiene care causing an infection
  • One report of missing cash and gift cards after a resident's death
  • One reviewer noted laundry mix-ups and inconsistent nursing attentiveness
  • One report of weak family communication about a resident's declining health

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Pataskala Oaks Care Center is a senior living community in Pataskala, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

About Pataskala Oaks Care Center

Pataskala Oaks Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Pataskala, Ohio, licensed for 86 residents. It serves patients requiring rehabilitation, dementia care, and full-time nursing support.

Families describe sharply divided experiences. Several report genuinely engaged staff, nurses, aides, therapists, and kitchen workers by name, who respond quickly to call lights, maintain clean facilities, and demonstrate genuine investment in resident wellbeing. One family noted their father with severe dementia, unable to walk or speak, began feeding himself within 24 hours of arrival. Others highlight friendly attitudes, daily activities, and staff who make families feel welcomed during visits. A few families commend the facility favorably against other regional rehab centers.

However, multiple families report serious concerns: inconsistent communication about health changes, staff who discourage family contact or deflect requests for information, lapses in personal care (grooming, nail maintenance) that contributed to infection, and delayed responses to call lights. These accounts suggest variable care quality depending on shift, department, or individual staff member.

The facility holds a 3.6 out of 5 Google rating across 35 reviews, reflecting this polarization. Prospective families are advised to visit unannounced, ask specific questions about communication protocols, and observe staff responsiveness firsthand.

Types of Care at Pataskala Oaks Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Pataskala Oaks Care Center

3.6overall · 35 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (35)

Linda Haley

Jul 2026

via Google

This care center is amazing and the staff is awesome. Stephanie and Katie in the kitchen are like family to us,along with Cindy and Teresa. Just a very compassionate and caring place. it's about the care and needs that they focus on. There's activities and celebrations daily.Thank you for the excellent care you have given my dad Robert Hickman Only problem I have is when a administrator tells my dad who and what he can talk to. He has built great friendships with people there and asks about there family which he is allowed to do. No one and I mean no one has told him about their personal life etc and the rumors about that needs to stop . People need to mind their own business.

Jaiden Karrick

Mar 2026

via Google

They have a wonderful staff and care here. Very compassionate with patients and understanding.

Stefanie B

Nov 2025

via Google

We transferred my father here about 3 months ago. He has severe dementia. He hasn’t been able to walk or talk for over a year. He hasn’t been able to feed himself either. He is completely dependent for all his daily needs. My dad was here for 24 hours and was trying to feed himself again and having slight moments of clarity. The entire staff are some of the most dedicated, caring, devoted, honest, loving care giving individuals I’ve met in our journey. They are supportive to the family also. We have dealt with 2 other facilities that were a complete nightmare. Pataskala oaks does a lot for the residents. They care for their residents. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone that is looking for long term care for a loved one. These people will truly care. This was the best decision we made for my fathers long term care.

Kendra Parks

Oct 2024

via Google

I absolutely love working here! I’m so comfortable and every day I come in I know it will be a good day! ☺️

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 52 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 13, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2026

Aug 25, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025

Feb 21, 2025Infection ControlNo citations
Apr 25, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • 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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

Jan 31, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 16, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 16, 2024

Jan 10, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Nov 19, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2023

Mar 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • 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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Pataskala Oaks Care Center offer?

Pataskala Oaks Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Pataskala Oaks Care Center located?

Pataskala Oaks Care Center is located at 144 East Broad Street in Pataskala, Ohio.

What do families say about Pataskala Oaks Care Center?

Families of residents at Pataskala Oaks generally praise the staff for compassionate, hands-on care, especially for residents with high needs such as dementia or feeding assistance. However, a few reviewers report serious lapses in personal hygiene care, communication with families, and even missing personal belongings.

How did Pataskala Oaks Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Pataskala Oaks Care Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 52 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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