NORTHWOOD HEALTHCARE GROUP: 29% Abuse-Flagged, 7 Facilities

NORTHWOOD HEALTHCARE GROUP operates 7 nursing homes across OH. According to CMS federal data, the chain's facilities have collectively received $593,809 in civil monetary penalties. 2 of 7 facilities (29%) carry CMS's Abuse Icon designation, a flag reserved for facilities with confirmed patterns of resident abuse or neglect. 2 facilities are currently on CMS Special Focus status, a designation reserved for the nation's worst-performing nursing homes. The portfolio carries an average CMS star rating of 2.4 out of 5.