Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street · Bluffton, OH · 45817 · 4193581015
60 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
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 February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
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 February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2024
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 February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 18, 2024
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 December 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2022
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 18, 2019 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366144 · certified since August 15, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.