Deb
May 2026
I visit my friend here and she didn't like it there. Nurses not changing her and she lay in crap and urine until nighttime. She had a horrible experience there and it's smells really bad so take a gas mask with you FYI
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 117
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 117
- Inspections
- View history (62 citations)
- Memory Care
- Secured dementia care unit on-site
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for The Colony Healthcare Center are mixed, with families describing warm, compassionate staff and a secured dementia unit alongside serious complaints about slow response times, food quality, and lapses in basic care such as hygiene and dressing changes. Some praised the physical therapy team and communicative management, while others reported troubling experiences with call-button delays and colostomy or wound care.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and compassionate by several reviewers
- Secured dementia care unit available on-site
- Physical therapy staff praised for not overworking patients
- Family involved in the care planning process
- Regular activities like bingo, live music, cookouts, and an annual carnival
The Bad
- Multiple reports of slow response to call buttons
- Several complaints about cold, bland, or incorrect food
- One report of a resident left in soiled clothing for hours
- One report of delayed medical supplies affecting care
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Colony Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Tallmadge, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 18 reviews.
About The Colony Healthcare Center
The Colony Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Tallmadge, Ohio, offering skilled nursing care and long-term care services. As part of the CommuniCare family, the facility emphasizes a person-centered approach that addresses residents' emotional and physical well-being beyond clinical needs.
The center's programming includes routine activities and events such as bingo, live music, special events including cookouts and holiday celebrations, and a yearly carnival with a petting zoo. The facility involves residents and families in every step of the care planning process to ensure individualized approaches to recovery and long-term support.
The Colony Healthcare Center serves Summit County and the surrounding area, providing care focused on creating a supportive environment where senior residents can discover a greater sense of purpose and maintain a meaningful lifestyle during their stay.
Types of Care at The Colony Healthcare Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Colony Healthcare Center
3.4overall · 18 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (18)
Angie Moebius
Mar 2026
Was stuck here for 3 weeks or so due to having a wound vac. The staff was nice, but good luck if you have to use your call button. Don't expect results. If you have to use the rest room and are tethered to an IV, figure on dragging it in with you. Someone will show up as soon as you get back in bed and ask what you need. I'm an LVAD patient and had to ask several times to have my dressing changed and always told, "the person that does that isn't here/gone for the day" - I had my own kits, thankfully and was able to change myself. But, why are they allowed to have LVAD patients, when they don't have the trained staff on hand??? I never could get an answer. PT staff was great. If you weren't feeling up to it they don't push you past your limits. Unfortunately, this is the establishment my fine insurance sent me to. The rooms were kept clean by cleaning staff. As far as food goes, don't bother asking for any extras (simple things like margarine, pepper, salt, ketchup, mustard, etc). You won't get it, or have to ask several times for while your bland food is sitting there getting colder. And, whatever they have on the menu that day? Isn't what you're going to get. A dinner roll = a sliced of wheat bread. Hope you like Quiche for breakfast. It's about the only kind of eggs you get. Dry, burnt on the edges. If you want something that isn't in the "Mystery" realm, you might want to Doordash so you know exactly what you're getting.
Kathleen Tietz
Feb 2026
I lost my daughter to cancer this passed June. The staff was very caring, helpful and sympathetic.
Shaun Fenstermaker
Feb 2026
Not a good experience for my mom. She had to wait a week for her medical supplies because there were none on hand so they used hers that was sent with her from the hospital which ran out so we had to buy them for her. She was served food she couldn't have after her surgery and said it was always cold too so we had to bring her food everyday. The nurses were nice but didn't seem capable of changing her colostomy bags so my mom did it herself or had us help. Her room is old and outdated and doesn't look as nice as the pictures and was overall not a great experience. Hope i don't end up there when I'm older.
Emily Wilmot
Mar 2025
Very friendly staff and very clean facility. They offer variety of activities and housing options for all kinds of people!! Highly recommend!!
Government Inspection History
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 62 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 17, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Aug 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
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 Aug 29, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Jun 3, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
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 Jun 12, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Nov 7, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard23 citations
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023
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 4, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
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 4, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 2023
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2023
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 Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023
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 Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Jul 17, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
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 Jul 26, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 26, 2023
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 26, 2023
Jun 3, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2021
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 Jun 28, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2021
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 Jun 28, 2021
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2021
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 Jun 28, 2021
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 Jun 28, 2021
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 Jun 28, 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 The Colony Healthcare Center offer?
The Colony Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The Colony Healthcare Center located?
The Colony Healthcare Center is located at 563 Colony Park Drive in Tallmadge, Ohio.
What do families say about The Colony Healthcare Center?
Reviews for The Colony Healthcare Center are mixed, with families describing warm, compassionate staff and a secured dementia unit alongside serious complaints about slow response times, food quality, and lapses in basic care such as hygiene and dressing changes. Some praised the physical therapy team and communicative management, while others reported troubling experiences with call-button delays and colostomy or wound care.
How did The Colony Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Colony Healthcare Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 62 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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