Carecore at Gaymont
66 Norwood Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857 · (419) 668-8258
For profit - Limited Liability company · 88 certified beds
Carecore at Gaymont has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 25, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 25, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.April 25, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 25, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.April 25, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 25, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 25, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 25, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.April 25, 2024 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 28, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 28, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 28, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 28, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.July 28, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 28, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.March 1, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | 3.30 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 77.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Norwalk Memorial Home Norwalk · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Norwalk · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Laurels of New London New London · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Willows at Willard Willard · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Embassy of Willard Willard · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Carecore at Gaymont on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.