CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3657942026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Pataskala Oaks Care Center

144 East Broad Street · Pataskala, OH 43062 · Licking County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds86CMS provider file
Recent citation rows52current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-25122025-08-254
Cycle 22024-04-25122024-04-254
Cycle 32023-03-23142023-03-236
02 / CITATION DETAIL

52 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 13 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-23 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-17 · complaint
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0552Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0684Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0686Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0881Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · FIREK0271Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-13
2025-08-25 · FIREK0915Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2025-10-13
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0803Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2023-12-26Fine$7,6250
2023-11-06Fine$4,2330
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • FARLEY, JAMESIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    25% · since 07/22/1987
  • SCHARFENBERGER, C SUSANIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    5% · since 02/15/2015
  • SCHARFENBERGER, MICHAELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    25% · since 07/22/1987
  • WYNNE, TIMOTHYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    30% · since 07/22/1987
  • ST. JOHN, KEVINIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/08/2022
  • FARLEY, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/1987
  • SCHARFENBERGER, C SUSANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/14/2015
  • SCHARFENBERGER, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/1987
  • WYNNE, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/1987
  • SCHARFENBERGER, GEOFFREYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/17/2018
  • SCHARFENBERGER, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/1987
  • WYNNE, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/1987
  • NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF AMERICAOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/06/1990

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.30per resident day
RN hours0.61per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.80per resident day
Staff turnover17.8%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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