Nursing Care Index

Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton

Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio · CCN 365564 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Ecc Trust (3 facilities, chain average 3.7 stars)

CMS rates Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 125 certified beds, 115 residents a day on average. 34 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; no fines on record.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.81759 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.55189 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.41913 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover43.8% (registered nurses 44.4%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-01-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-01
2025-01-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-01
2023-04-10 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0624
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0661
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2023-04-10 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-24
2020-02-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30
2020-02-27 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-03-30

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Ecc Trust
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2023-01-01
First Southern Bancorp, Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2017-02-01
Hargis & Associates, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2017-02-01
Ironton Realco, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2017-05-31
Providence Health, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2021-04-08
The Providence Groups, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2017-02-01
Brown, Ervin
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2023-01-01
Cox, Gretchen
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2023-01-01
Arnold, Jeffrey
Individual
adp of the snf2017-05-31
Brown, Jody
Individual
adp of the snf2023-02-23
Carias, Katherine
Individual
adp of the snf2023-05-24
Cox, Christopher
Individual
adp of the snf2023-05-01
Hargis, Forwood
Individual
adp of the snf2017-02-01
Mcintosh, Sarah
Individual
adp of the snf2017-02-01
Mitchell, Gregory
Individual
adp of the snf2017-02-01
Shelton, Jason
Individual
adp of the snf2025-04-21
Stewart, Hannah
Individual
adp of the snf2024-07-09
Stockton, Eddy
Individual
adp of the snf2023-07-31
Tichenor, Holly
Individual
adp of the snf2023-05-01
Young, Carmen
Individual
adp of the snf2021-04-08
Mitchell, Gregory
Individual
corporate officer2017-02-01
Cox, Douglas
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-09-26
Brown, Jody
Individual
managing control - governing body2023-02-23
Shelton, Jason
Individual
managing control - governing body2025-04-21
Stewart, Hannah
Individual
managing control - governing body2024-07-09
Stockton, Eddy
Individual
managing control - governing body2023-07-31
Tichenor, Holly
Individual
managing control - governing body2023-05-01
Brown, Jody
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-02-23
Cox, Christopher
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-05-01
Mitchell, Gregory
Individual
operational/managerial control2017-02-01
Shelton, Jason
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-04-21
Stewart, Hannah
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-07-09
Stockton, Eddy
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-07-31

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lawrence County.