Good Shepherd Home
725 Columbus Ave · Fostoria, OH · 44830 · 4199371801
95 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 16, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2022
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 June 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
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 June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 16, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 16, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 16, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365963 · certified since April 18, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.