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404 E Mccreight Ave Springfield, OH 45503 · Clark County
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CMS certification number 366099 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Springfield Nursing & Independent Living a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Springfield Nursing & Independent Living as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 1.49 hours per resident per day at Springfield Nursing & Independent Living, below the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 0.31 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 1.20 hours, 20% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 83.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Ohio median 48.9%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Springfield Nursing & Independent Living: Medicare and Medicaid
Springfield Nursing & Independent Living is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Ohio's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 4, 2026 and found 9 deficiencies, plus 9 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 57 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 57 citations at Springfield Nursing & Independent Living across 6 inspection dates, 21 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on May 22, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (12) and resident rights (11). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level G, May 22, 2024). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
June 4, 2026 · 16 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FEnsure 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EHonor 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
January 29, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHonor 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.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
May 22, 2025 · 11 citations · includes complaint inspection
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
May 22, 2024 · 16 citations, includes actual harm
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
FEnsure 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHonor 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.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
DRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
CEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
January 16, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor 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.
May 26, 2022 · 11 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DNotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Questions to ask on a tour of Springfield Nursing & Independent Living
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on May 22, 2024 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 4, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 20% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Nursing staff turnover was 83.3% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $100,135 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Fine | $100,135 |
| May 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 40 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Springfield Nursing & Independent Living
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.5 mi
Springfield Regional Medical Center SpringfieldEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 26m for patients treated and sent home
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- 1.1 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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