Nursing homes › Ohio › Independence House
1000 Independence Rd, Fostoria, OH 44830 · (419) 435-8505 · 50 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 4/5; median among 912 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 3.50 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.88. Weekend total: 3.06. Nursing staff turnover: 63%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 11 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2024-09-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-09-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCHARD VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/31/2007 |
| BROUGH, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| COSIANO, FRANK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2015 |
| DOWLING, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| EDGINGTON, ANNETTE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| HOPKINS, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| JONES, GINGER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2015 |
| KENNARD, DAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| KROETZ, ELIZABETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| LAUSE, THOMAS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| LEWIS, MYRON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| LONGO, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| MALARKY, DONALD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| OVERTON, KIRBY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| POLDER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/30/2012 |
| REINEKE, JOHN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| SHRADER, JEFFERY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| WEBB, ADELE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| BEIDELSCHIES, TIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/24/2003 |
| CYTLAK, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| SCHERER, AMY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/16/2017 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Independence House — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 365860), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/independence-house-fostoria-oh/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 365860. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.