Nursing home / skilled nursing
Canal Winchester Care Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Canal Winchester, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6800 GENDER ROAD |
| City | Canal Winchester |
| State | Ohio |
| ZIP code | 43110 |
| County | Fairfield |
| Phone | 614-834-6800 |
| Website | https://www.optalishealthcare.com/location/canal-winchester/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 366462 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | February 15, 2018 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Canal Winchester Care Center is in 6800 GENDER ROAD, Canal Winchester, OH 43110. Phone: 614-834-6800. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 1, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 163.250; 1 federal fines totaling $26685.00; total nursing staff turnover 54.0%.
More about this provider
| The official Optalis location page describes Canal Winchester, serving the greater Columbus, Ohio area, as providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), and personalized daily support around the clock, with private suites with full baths, chef-prepared meals, and an on-site therapy gym, plus respite care, hospice care, and long-term care. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing and rehabilitation including physical, occupational, and speech therapy; rehabilitation and therapy (post-hospital, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation); skilled nursing/long-term care; respite care (short-term stays from a few days to a few weeks, furnished respite suite, nursing team 24 hours a day); hospice care (signature end-of-life care); managed care coordination; amenities including private suites with full baths and walk-in showers, chef-prepared meals, on-site therapy gym, landscaped courtyards and pond, patios, private dining room, lounges, full-service salon and barbershop, personal laundry and linen service, scheduled activities and outings, and transportation (as stated on the official location page) |
| Who it serves | Seniors in the greater Columbus, Ohio area, including Ohio seniors needing long-term care and skilled nursing when a senior can no longer stay safely at home or needs more help than assisted living can provide (as stated on the official location page) |
| Payment types it states | Managed care: 'We accept most managed care benefits to coordinate healthcare services and control costs for our residents'; also stated: 'Contracted Preferred Provider for Veterans, Ensuring Timely and High-Quality Care' (as stated on the official location page) |
| Visiting and contact details | 24-hour visitation ('welcome to visit anytime with 24-hour visitation'); (614) 834-6800; (380) 200-6397; 6800 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (as published on the official location page) |
| Website | https://www.optalishealthcare.com/location/canal-winchester/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.49 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.56 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 159 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 163.250 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 176 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 159 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 176 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-02-17 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 18 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 12 |
| Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 22 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.63028 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 50.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.15602 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.09280 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.57829 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.98260 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.32293 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.24937 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 26685.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 601 |
| Chain Name | OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION |
| Legal Business Name | CANAL WINCHESTER CARE CENTER LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.3 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.4 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 36 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 2.5 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.0 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 110.2 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Partial |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Canal Winchester Care Center
Where is Canal Winchester Care Center located?
Canal Winchester Care Center is at 6800 GENDER ROAD, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110.
What care and services does Canal Winchester Care Center offer?
Canal Winchester Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Canal Winchester Care Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Canal Winchester Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Canal Winchester Care Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Canal Winchester Care Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Canal Winchester Care Center?
Call Canal Winchester Care Center at 614-834-6800.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Ohio can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.