ST MARY OF THE WOODS
35755 DETROIT ROAD, Avon, OH 44011
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ST MARY OF THE WOODS Compares
ST MARY OF THE WOODS is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Avon, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (28.4%) is above the Ohio average of 24.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Avon, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.4% — worse 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 ST MARY OF THE WOODS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST MARY OF THE WOODS with other nursing homes in Avon.
What keeps ST MARY OF THE WOODS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
How do residents and families raise concerns at ST MARY OF THE WOODS?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains ST MARY OF THE WOODS's rating advantage in Avon?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ST MARY OF THE WOODS?
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 Avon
Avon sits in Lorain County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 56,737 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $58,798
- Median home value
- $156,400
Demographics for Lorain County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Avon.
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