James Quinlan
Jul 2026
Very clean and friendly Nursing Home.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 92
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 92
- Inspections
- View history (52 citations)
- Licensed capacity
- Licensed for up to 92 residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families generally describe Swanton Valley as a caring, attentive skilled nursing facility, with several reviewers highlighting specific staff members who went above and beyond. However, one detailed account raises serious concerns about basic care delays and a poorly executed discharge plan that left a resident without promised follow-up services.
The Good
- Praised by name: LPNs, aides, and nurses
- Staff described as treating residents like family
- Aides find creative solutions for difficult residents
- One nurse accompanied resident to ER for comfort
The Bad
- One report of slow communication about medication or behavior changes
- One serious report of delayed care (water, Tylenol, bedding changes)
- One account of discharge plan not properly followed, no home health arranged
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Swanton, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 104 reviews.
About Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Swanton, Ohio. It serves patients recovering from surgery, serious illness, and age-related conditions requiring rehabilitation and ongoing medical support.
The facility draws strong praise for staff consistency and personal care. Families consistently mention aides by name, Mackenzie, Amy, Melissa, Michelle, noting that staff greet residents warmly and take time with them during difficult moments. One family wrote that their mother has "been treated amazing by all of your staff." Food quality appears notably better than typical for the setting, with families commenting that residents enjoy meals and activities. A few families noted the facility remained well-managed during COVID quarantine periods.
However, serious concerns appear in a minority of reviews. Some families report delayed response to basic requests (water, medication, bedding changes), medication management errors including changes made without family or physician approval, and communication breakdowns between the facility and outside pharmacies that left patients without prescribed medications. One family experienced a fall that was not immediately reported.
Swanton Valley holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 104 Google reviews. The gap between five-star and one-star accounts suggests highly variable experiences, likely depending on which staff members are assigned and which specific care areas residents use.
Types of Care at Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
4.3overall · 104 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (104)
Steve Shelt
Jul 2026
I have 2 friends there I visit regularly. The staff has always been friendly and helpful when asked.
Karen Niner
Mar 2026
My loved one receives excellent care from the LPNs and aides. Communication about changes in meds or behaviors is slow, but I’m glad my loved one is there.
Daniel Wyse
Mar 2026
Very clean. Friendly staff.
Don Schroeder
Feb 2026
The staff is amazing and patient with the clients ❤️
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).
Jan 5, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2026
Jun 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
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 Dec 19, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2024
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, patternCorrected Dec 19, 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 Dec 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 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 Dec 19, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Oct 1, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 12, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Sep 6, 2023Health Complaint4 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Oct 12, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
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 Nov 24, 2021
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2021
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 Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offer?
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center located?
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located at 401 W Airport Hwy in Swanton, Ohio.
What do families say about Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Families generally describe Swanton Valley as a caring, attentive skilled nursing facility, with several reviewers highlighting specific staff members who went above and beyond. However, one detailed account raises serious concerns about basic care delays and a poorly executed discharge plan that left a resident without promised follow-up services.
How did Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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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