HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON
1050 CLINTON STREET, Ironton, OH 45638
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON Compares
HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ironton, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (17.0%) is below the Ohio average of 24.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 125 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ironton, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.6% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.0% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON with other nursing homes in Ironton.
How is HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.6% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 125 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON?
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 HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON?
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 Ironton
Ironton sits in Lawrence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,152 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $46,584
- Median home value
- $107,700
Demographics for Lawrence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ironton.
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