BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION
1900 EAST MAIN STREET, Lancaster, OH 43130
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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How BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION Compares
BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lancaster, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Ohio average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lancaster, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Lancaster.
How is BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.9% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BUCKEYE CARE AND REHABILITATION lag behind other Lancaster options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lancaster
Lancaster sits in Fairfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% 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+
- 24,611 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $70,906
- Median home value
- $197,400
Demographics for Fairfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lancaster.
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