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Vista Care Center of Milan

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

185 S Main St
Milan, OH 44846

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-OH-366067-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Milan, OH
Record Period
2019–2025
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 6 inspections from September 2019 to September 2025, state surveyors documented 31 findings at Vista Care Center of Milan; 31 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
6
2019–2025, complaint and standard
Findings
31
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
31
Of 31 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
1
1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019: 2 findings across 1 inspection220191 inspection2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 inspections2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 0 findings across 0 inspections020220 inspections2023: 7 findings across 2 inspections720232 inspections2024: 16 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21620241 inspection2025: 6 findings across 2 inspections620252 inspections2026: 0 findings across 0 inspections02026*0 inspections2019: 2 findings across 1 inspection220191 insp.2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 0 findings across 0 inspections020220 insp.2023: 7 findings across 2 inspections720232 insp.2024: 16 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21620241 insp.2025: 6 findings across 2 inspections620252 insp.2026: 0 findings across 0 inspections02026*0 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019120
2020000
2021000
2022000
2023270
20241162
2025260
2026000

What the Record Shows

  • 31 of 31 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $12,834, its payment not published.
  • 4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, October 17, 2024, recorded 16 findings (most serious: Level J).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    4 findings

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    16 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Sep 27, 2024
    • F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $12,834 imposed October 17, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 17, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2023

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2023
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2023

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2023
    • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2023
    • F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2023
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2023
    • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Feb 17, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2019

    Standard health inspection

    2 findings

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 12, 2019
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 12, 2019

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in October 2024, March 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F609 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in November 2023, October 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F689 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Pharmacy Services, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F755 in October 2024, March 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F755 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F580 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F580 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Psychotropic Medications, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F758 in January 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers how psychotropic drugs are used, including dose reductions and limits on as-needed orders. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F758 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F842 in January 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F842 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in September 2019 and October 2024. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192323242525F880 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.

  3. 03

    How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?

    Pharmacy Services: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  4. 04

    How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?

    Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How many residents take psychotropic medications, and how often are doses reviewed for reduction?

    Psychotropic Medications: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  6. 06

    How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?

    Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  7. 07

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  8. 08

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  9. 09

    What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $12,834 civil money penalty was imposed October 17, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Ohio state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Ohio state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 26, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Ohio state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 19, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Ohio state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 14, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Ohio state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 17, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Ohio state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Ohio state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 366067

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 26, 2019 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2019 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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