Harbor Healthcare of Ironton
1050 Clinton Street, Ironton, OH 45638 · (740) 532-6096
For profit - Corporation · 125 certified beds
Harbor Healthcare of Ironton has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 2 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 30, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.January 30, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 30, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 23, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.July 23, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.82 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 125 |
| Average residents per day | 114.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sanctuary at Ohio Valley Ironton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Crystal Care of Coal Grove Ironton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Riverview Post Acute South Point · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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