Nursing homes › Ohio › Providence Care Center
2025 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 · 4196272273 · 138 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Commonspirit Health, a group operating 19 facilities in 10 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,170,135 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.43 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 3.06. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2025-07-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-07-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-07-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2024-09-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-08-22 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-07-22 |
| 2023-07-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-07-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/01/2014 |
| COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/01/2014 |
| LIPSEY, PRENTICE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2021 |
| MBANU, TERIKA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/05/2024 |
| MELFI, MITCH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2016 |
| CECIL, CAITLIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/18/2012 |
| FINN, CHRISTINA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| GRUBBS, STACEY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/06/2012 |
| HAZARD, TED | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2017 |
| MUNROE, KYLE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2015 |
| MURRIEL, SHELLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| NAGEL, JENNIFER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/12/2015 |
| SNODGRASS, BARBARA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2016 |
| WINE, MATTHEW | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2018 |
| IFFLAND, ALISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/2017 |
| LIPSEY, PRENTICE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2021 |
| REHMER, HEATHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2024 |
| CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/10/2017 |
| COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2014 |
| CONCEPT REHAB, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/05/2015 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2019 |
| I C P INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| OHIO NEWSPAPERS, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2011 |
| PRELUDE SYSTEMS, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 365976. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.