Norwalk Memorial Home
272 Benedict Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857 · (419) 668-8101
Non profit - Corporation · 69 certified beds
Norwalk Memorial Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 15, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.August 15, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.August 15, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.August 15, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.August 15, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 15, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.August 15, 2024 · F0606 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Post nurse staffing information every day.August 15, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.December 30, 2025 · F0729 · 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 | 3.72 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 59 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Norwalk · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Carecore at Gaymont Norwalk · ★★★★★ 2 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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