Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
100 Covington Drive, East Palestine, OH 44413
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Follow this homeCovington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing home in East Palestine, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 / 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 1, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since August 29, 201923 (Ohio average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.
Health inspection on August 19, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 1 / 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 2 / 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Health inspection on May 1, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.
Citation F0680. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.
Citation F0838. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on May 1, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Health inspection on August 8, 2022
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Citation F0569. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0640 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on August 8, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2022.
Health inspection on August 29, 2019
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0582. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2019
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
Citation K0926. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 5 / 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 / 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 / 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 / 5CMS quality measures star rating
Ratings over time
Compared with Ohio and the US
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center's overall rating is 5 / 5. It is 54% higher than the Ohio average (3.2 / 5) and 64% higher than the US average (3.1 / 5).
- This home
- Ohio average
- US average
Overall
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
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| Rating | This home | Ohio average | US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 |
| Staffing | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (330) 426-2920
- Last standard health inspection
- May 1, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day, on average
- 58.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Covington SNF INC.
- Chain
- Michael Slyk
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (23 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MICHAEL P. SLYK REVOCABLE TRUST5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/31/2023
- SLYK, MICHAEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/2009
- MSTC DEVELOPMENT INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2009
- D'AMICO, DANIELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/18/2018
Questions
When was Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 1, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since August 29, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 / 5.
Is Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.