Nursing Homes in ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH)

There are 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 45638, Ironton, OH, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.7 / 5 among rated providers).

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 45638

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Families in ZIP 45638, Ironton, OH should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 45638

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation CRYSTAL CARE OF COAL GROVE Coal Grove, OH 45638 CMS rating 3.0 / 557 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON Ironton, OH 45638 CMS rating 4.0 / 5125 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation SANCTUARY AT OHIO VALLEY Ironton, OH 45638 CMS rating 4.0 / 593 beds

Data profile for ZIP 45638

CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 45638: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 275 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.47 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $159,708 in fines.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating3 of 3 (100%)
Average overall rating3.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerHARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)275
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$159,708
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.47
Avg RN turnover33.3%

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
CRYSTAL CARE OF COAL GROVE3.03155750.6%—2
HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON4.0325125114.7%44.4%0
SANCTUARY AT OHIO VALLEY4.04349376.7%22.2%0

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 45638?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 45638 is 3.7 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 45638?
The current CMS snapshot lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH).
Which nursing home in ZIP 45638 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 45638, at 4.0 out of 5.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 45638?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
Do any providers in ZIP 45638 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 45638 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $159,708. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.

Data sources

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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