Fair Haven Shelby County
2901 Fair Road · Sidney, OH · 45365 · 9374926900
90 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
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 August 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 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 August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 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 August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 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 August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 11, 2025 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366235 · certified since March 2, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.