Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Nursing Home · East Palestine, OH
CMS certification number366378
Contact & location
100 Covington DriveEast Palestine, OH 44413
Columbiana County
- Phone
- (330) 426-2920
- ZIP code
- 44413 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day
- 60.5 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Covington SNF INC.
- Chain
- Michael Slyk (7 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 2009
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.03 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.55 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.72 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.09 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 1, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-05-01 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-21 |
| 2022-08-08 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-08 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-08 | 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 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-08 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-08 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-08 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-08 | 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 2022-09-01 |
| 2019-08-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
| 2019-08-29 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-06 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Michael P. Slyk Revocable Trust (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Slyk, Michael (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Chesney, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crawford, Dina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lockso, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryder, Gwynn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Slyk, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| D'amico, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryder, Gwynn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Slyk, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chesney, Timothy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| D'amico, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mstc Development INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center has a 4-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 Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center have?
It has 65 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.
Has Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
It is part of Michael Slyk 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 Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center?
(330) 426-2920. The facility is located at 100 Covington Drive, East Palestine, OH 44413.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.