Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21
18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Sandusky, OH
Providence Care Center
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 18 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2025 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH
(419) 627-2273
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
138
Certified beds
Average residents
94
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Commonspirit Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.59
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.73
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.90
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
70%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
92.4%
5.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.5% |
94.5%
11 pts worse
|
95.5%
12 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 91.4% |
26.1%
65.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
80 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.6% |
6.2%
4.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.9% |
25.4%
1.5 pts better
|
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.1% |
11.5%
7.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.1% |
7.7%
6.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.5% |
6.2%
2.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.2%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
0.5%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.1% |
21.7%
1.6 pts better
|
19.8%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.0% |
3.7%
4.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.9% |
78.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
3.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.1% |
12.5%
4.4 pts better
|
12.0%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 43.0% |
75.6%
32.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
36.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.7% |
25.1%
3.4 pts better
|
23.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-05 · Fire 2023-10-05
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-29 · Fire 2021-06-29
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-10
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-10
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-10
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-07-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-26
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-08-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-06
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-07-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2021-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-08-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
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Basinger, Pauline
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bunting, Darrin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cecil, Caitlin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cecil, Caitlin
Corporate Director · Individual
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Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Commonspirit Health
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Concept Rehab, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Day, Denice
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Felder, Shirley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Finn, Christina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Finn, Christina
Corporate Director · Individual
Forvis Mazars Llp
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Fox, Amy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Grubbs, Stacey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Grubbs, Stacey
Corporate Director · Individual
Hazard, Ted
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hazard, Ted
Corporate Director · Individual
Howard, Casey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
I C P Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Iffland, Alisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Iffland, Alisa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lind, Shawn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lipsey, Prentice
Corporate Officer · Individual
Longhin-Howard, Joan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Munroe, Kyle
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Munroe, Kyle
Corporate Director · Individual
Murriel, Shelly
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Murriel, Shelly
Corporate Director · Individual
Nagel, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nagel, Jennifer
Corporate Director · Individual
Ohio Newspapers, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Prelude Systems, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Rehmer, Heather
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rehmer, Heather
Corporate Officer · Individual
Riffle, Ramonda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Snodgrass, Barbara
Corporate Director · Individual
Soukup-Mcfarland, Dianne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sylvania Franciscan Health
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
The Northern Trust Company
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ulrichpinciotti Design Group, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Valliant, Marcelina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Voelker, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wallen, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wine, Matthew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wine, Matthew
Corporate Director · Individual
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