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Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

1050 CLINTON STREET, IRONTON, OH, 45638

(740) 532-6096

harborhealthcareofironton.com

125 licensed beds

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1050 Clinton Street

Ironton, OH 45638

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Bed capacity

125

CMS facility ID

365564

Care type

Nursing home

County

Lawrence

Facility name

Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

Street address

1050 CLINTON STREET

City / state / ZIP

Ironton, OH 45638

Phone

(740) 532-6096

Website

harborhealthcareofironton.com

About this facility — Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

Harbor Healthcare of Ironton is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ironton, Ohio. It is licensed for 125 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Ironton and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Harbor Healthcare of Ironton 47 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Ecc Trust

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ecc Trust

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023

Arnold, Jeffrey

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Brown, Ervin

Indirect owner — since 2023

Brown, Jody

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Carias, Katherine

Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Cox, Christopher

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Cox, Douglas

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Cox, Gretchen

Indirect owner — since 2023

First Southern Bancorp, Inc.

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Hargis & Associates, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Hargis, Forwood

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Ironton Realco, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Mcintosh, Sarah

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Mitchell, Gregory

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Providence Health, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Shelton, Jason

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Stewart, Hannah

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Stockton, Eddy

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

The Providence Groups, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Tichenor, Holly

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Young, Carmen

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1981-09-29

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

2 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-01-30

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$442 per day (≈ $13,440/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

73% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 16% private/other

Occupancy

80% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

21% above the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

125

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-01-30Health inspection2 citations

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-03-01

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-03-01

2023-04-10Health inspection21 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0624

J · Immediate jeopardy

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0641

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0644

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0656

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0660

D · No harm found

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0661

D · No harm found

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0688

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0689

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-05-24

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-05-24

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (24 citations)

2020-02-27Health inspection11 citations

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0805

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-03-30

F-0921

D · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2020-03-30

2025-01-30Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-03-01

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-01

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-01

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-03-01

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-01

2023-04-10Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0029

F · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-05-24

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-24

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-05-24

K-0341

E · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-05-24

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-12

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-24

2020-02-27Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2020-03-30

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2020-03-30

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 365564.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.858 ratings on Google

★★★★★Melissa Gregg · 2026-04-08 · via Google
“From the management team to the housekeeping staff, this facility is top notch. There’s always something going on in activities, whatever your interest might be. The housekeeping staff stays busy making sure the facility smells clean and fresh. Residents are treated like family which is why I encourage all my family, church family, and friends to bring their loved ones to Harbor. It’s a specia…”

★★★★★Debbie Scott · 2026-04-02 · via Google
“My brother is at Harbor Healthcare for rehabilitation for a hip replacement. This facility the best I have ever experienced. The physical therapy is outstanding , staff is excellent,and the nursing staff is professional and attentive. The facility is clean thanks to the housekeeping department . My family is blessed to have him at a facility like this one !!!!”

★★★★★Hollie Ferguson · 2026-01-24 · via Google
“My momma was a resident at this facility for 6 months. In the 6 months she was there the staff on each shift turned into family and residents was always happy. They are hands down the best place and have the most caring staff. I couldn’t thank them more for the care they gave my mother. The facility is always clean and these people go above and beyond for their loved ones and to make sure each res…”

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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