Kingston Health Center of Vermilion

Nursing Home · Vermilion, OH

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number365639

Contact & location

4210 Telegraph Lane
Vermilion, OH 44089
Lorain County
Phone
(440) 967-1800
ZIP code
44089 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
100.2 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Kingston of Vermilion, LLC
Chain
Kingston Healthcare (3 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.88 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.80 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.91 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.43 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.5 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
47.8 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 31, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 20 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-24 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-08
2025-12-24 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-08
2025-07-31 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-07-31 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2024-07-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-07-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-05
2023-08-31 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-08-31 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-06
2020-03-05 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10
2020-03-05 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-04-10

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Kingston Healthcare INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Nichols, Christine (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 12%
Rumman, George (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 37%
Wolfe, Elizabeth (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 12%
Wolfe, Frederica (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 12%
Baxter, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dukeman, Bruce (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Miller, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nichols, Christine (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nichols, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rumman, George (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rumman, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Warburton, Mari (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
French, Diane (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Libbe, Kent (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rumman, George (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Biedenharn, Jill (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kingston Healthcare Company LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Biedenharn, Jill (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Cromer, Patricia (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
French, Diane (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Kingston Health Center of Vermilion?

Kingston Health Center of Vermilion has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Kingston Health Center of Vermilion have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 100 residents per day.

Has Kingston Health Center of Vermilion been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Kingston Health Center of Vermilion?

It is part of Kingston Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Kingston Health Center of Vermilion?

(440) 967-1800. The facility is located at 4210 Telegraph Lane, Vermilion, OH 44089.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.