SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER
4110 EAST SMITHVILLE WESTERN ROAD, Wooster, OH 44691
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER Compares
SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER is a 127-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wooster, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.0%) is below the Ohio average of 9.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 127 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wooster, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.0% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (68% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.2% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Wooster.
How is SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER 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 practices help SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.0% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER lag behind other Wooster options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SMITHVILLE WESTERN 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 Wooster
Wooster sits in Wayne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 20,628 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $61,424
- Median home value
- $156,300
Demographics for Wayne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wooster.
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