ARLINGTON CARE CENTER
98 SOUTH 30TH STREET, Newark, OH 43055
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ARLINGTON CARE CENTER Compares
ARLINGTON CARE CENTER is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newark, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.4%) is above the Ohio average of 24.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newark, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.4% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARLINGTON CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARLINGTON CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Newark.
How is ARLINGTON CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ARLINGTON CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.4% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ARLINGTON CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARLINGTON CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 110 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARLINGTON CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ARLINGTON CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Newark
Newark sits in Licking County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 28,771 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,736
- Median home value
- $183,500
Demographics for Licking County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newark.
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