Circleville Post-Acute

Name: Circleville Post-Acute
Address: 1155 ATWATER AVENUE, Circleville, OH, 43113, US
Telephone: 7404771695

1155 Atwater Avenue, Circleville, OH 43113 · Pickaway County · 97 certified beds · avg 89 residents/day · certified since Mar 13, 1980

Part of chain: PACS GROUP (274 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.25

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (29)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint
Mar 16, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Mar 16, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Mar 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Mar 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Mar 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems.
Mar 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Mar 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Apr 17, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Sep 26, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 15).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	8	E
2025	5	F
2026	16	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Ohio avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.25	3.45	3.95	bottom 1% in Ohio; bottom 2% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.26	0.60	0.69	bottom 2% in Ohio; bottom 6% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	1.97	3.07	3.50	bottom 1% in Ohio; bottom 2% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.19	0.42	0.48	bottom 8% in Ohio; bottom 11% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	34.8	48.7	45.8	top 16% in Ohio; top 24% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	42.9	43.9	42.9	top 47% in Ohio; bottom 49% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.18, RN 0.37, weekend 2.79. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Providence Group INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/07/2019
Apt, Frederick	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/10/2021
Chernick, Edward	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Dutiel, Brian	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	04/25/2024
Jergensen, Joshua	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024
Mitchell, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/10/2021

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
"Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Pickaway Manor Care Center	1.1 mi	Circleville, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Brown Memorial Home INC	1.4 mi	Circleville, OH	★★★★☆	4/5
Logan Elm Health Care Center	3.6 mi	Circleville, OH	★★★★★	5/5
Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC	16.8 mi	Canal Winchester, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center	16.8 mi	Lancaster, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Canal Winchester Care Center	16.9 mi	Canal Winchester, OH	★★★☆☆	2/5
Meadow Grove Transitional Care	17.0 mi	Grove City, OH	★★★☆☆	4/5
Embassy of Winchester	17.2 mi	Canal Winchester, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Arbors at Carroll	17.4 mi	Carroll, OH	★★★★☆	4/5
Scioto Rehabilitation & Care Center	18.4 mi	Columbus, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Hopewell Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare	18.6 mi	Chillicothe, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Monterey Care Center	19.6 mi	Grove City, OH	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 365456.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Circleville Post-Acute

1155 Atwater Avenue, Circleville, OH 43113 · 7404771695

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
☐ "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 365456 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)