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3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 · 4196252454 · 427 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - State.
Total nurse staffing: 4.86 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.76. Weekend total: 4.40. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-05 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-11-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-06-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-06-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-06-06 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-06-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-01-28 | Have policies on smoking. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-01-11 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-01-11 | 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 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-01-11 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-01-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTING | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2003 |
| ORCHOWSKI, PAULA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/14/2015 |
| REBER, KAITLIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/23/2026 |
| WACHTEL, BRENDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/12/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 366325. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.