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OHIO VETERANS HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SANDUSKY, Ohio)

3416 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, Ohio 44870

Phone: 4196252454

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
427
Avg Residents/Day
234.9
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Erie
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOhio AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.790.64+0.15
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.933.71+1.22
CMS Staffing Rating5/52.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover39.2%49%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-06-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-06-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-28Environmental DeficienciesHave policies on smoking.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2019-10-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

20 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-11Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-11Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-24Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$24,980
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-11-06Fine$24,980-

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