Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania
5757 Whiteford Rd · Sylvania, OH · 43560 · 4198821875
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Divine Healthcare Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $39,820 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $193,489 |
Inspection citations (85 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
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 April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
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 April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 10, 2025 | Fine | $39,820 |
| March 4, 2024 | Fine | $16,746 |
| March 4, 2024 | Fine | $75,033 |
| March 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
| August 25, 2023 | Fine | $61,890 |
| August 25, 2023 | Payment Denial | 64 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365898 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.