YOUNGSTOWN – Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation received a deficiency-free health survey from the Ohio Department of Health.
There are approximately 960 nursing homes in Ohio. For the past four years, the average number of deficiency free surveys a year is eight. On average, most surveys have 10 citations.

Healthcare facilities, primarily nursing homes, assisted living communities, and home health agencies, are surveyed every nine to 15 months to ensure they meet every state and federal standard during their annual inspection.

The deficiency-free rating means Heritage Manor was found to be in total compliance with regulations regarding resident care, safety, staffing, and environmental standards, and that no deficiencies (failings to meet requirements of the Social Security Act or federal regulations) were cited during the survey. In the senior living industry, this is considered the equivalent of a “five-star rating” and reflects a high dedication to quality of life for residents.

“We are honored to have achieved a deficiency free annual health survey from the Ohio Department of Health,” said Shane Baldwin, interim executive director. “This marks our second deficiency free health survey of the past three. It shows our dedication to excellence in care delivery, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction. This distinction reflects the hard work and compassion of our team and reinforces our mission to provide a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for our residents.”

Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 72-bed facility on the north side of Youngstown that offers long-term and respite care, adult day services, outpatient therapy, and rehabilitation. It’s part of the continuum of care offered by Senior Living by Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.