Nursing homeFAID #9583
Saint Luke Lutheran Home
220 APPLEGROVE STREET NE, NORTH CANTON, OH, 44720
(330) 499-8341
166 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
166
CMS facility ID
365521
Care type
Nursing home
County
Stark
Facility name
Saint Luke Lutheran Home
Street address
220 APPLEGROVE STREET NE
City / state / ZIP
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone
(330) 499-8341
Website
About this facility — Saint Luke Lutheran Home
Saint Luke Lutheran Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in North Canton, Ohio. It is licensed for 166 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).
It is one of 12 senior care facilities in North Canton 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 Saint Luke Lutheran Home 102 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $97,793 in fines. 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
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
St. Luke Lutheran Community
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2002
Diehl, Diane
Director — since 2002
Hessel, Robert
Director — since 2013
Langer-champlin, Kathleen
Managing employee — since 2019
Mcnulty, Andrew
Director — since 2015
Mohler, Joyce
Managing employee — since 2018
Spieler, John
Officer — since 2007
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1980-06-12
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
51 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$97,793 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-10
Nurse staffing
3.7 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$286 per day (≈ $8,690/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
48% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 48% private/other
Occupancy
70% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
21% below the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
166
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 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered23 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0730
F · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-15
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 2026-04-15
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-15
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 2026-04-15
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-04-15
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 2026-04-15
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-04-15
2026-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-02-13
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2026-02-13
14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (77 citations)
2026-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0583
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0676
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0559
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2026-01-05
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-05
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-01-05
2025-10-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-01-05
2025-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0908
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered17 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0567
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0578
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0744
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0805
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0837
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-05-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0600
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0732
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-02
2023-01-30Health inspection6 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 2023-03-07
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-07
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-07
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-07
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-03-07
F-0887
D · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2023-03-07
2020-02-06Health inspection11 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0730
F · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2020-03-09
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 2020-03-09
F-0761
E · 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 2020-03-09
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2020-03-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-03-09
2026-03-10Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-02
2025-05-29Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0781
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-05-19Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0345
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-09-25
2023-01-30Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0222
E · 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 2023-03-07
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-07
K-0361
E · No harm found
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2023-03-07
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-07
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-03-07
K-0711
E · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-03-07
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-07
2020-02-06Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-03-09
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2020-03-09
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2020-03-09
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2020-03-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-03-09
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-03-09
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2020-03-09
Federal penalties
2025-05-12Fine$97,793
2025-05-12Medicare payment denial — 44 days
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 365521.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.3★★★★★128 ratings on Google
★Melisa Behringer · 2026-05-08 · via Google“I am extremely disappointed with the care and conditions at this nursing home. The environment was disgusting — there were ants all over the room, which is completely unacceptable for a healthcare facility. On multiple occasions, I had to repeatedly ask the nursing staff for medications to be given on time. When I asked about medications, Barb rolled her eyes, sighed, and said, “I can’t keep up w…”
★★★★★Jake Holibaugh · 2026-02-02 · via Google“I’ve worked in healthcare for over 10 years and currently work for a hospice company, and I can confidently say that St. Luke’s is one of the best nursing facilities I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with. Their management team is exceptional—responsive, organized, and truly committed to high-quality care. The floor staff goes above and beyond every day, treating residents with compassion, resp…”
★Louis S. · 2026-02-25 · via Google“Please for the love of God, do not put your loved ones here. My grandmother has been here for a few months and every time I go here, the residents are out in the hallways; hunched over completely in wheelchairs, almost looking as if they’re about to fall out of them. I came last time to visit my grandmother and there was a man naked from the waist down in the hallway, a blanket barely covering his…”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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