Ohio Living Dorothy Love

3003 West Cisco Road · Sidney, OH · 45365 · 9374982391

44 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ohio Living Communities Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 88
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.793.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.900.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.33≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year40%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 20, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 15, 2022

    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 July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 15, 2022

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 15, 2022

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 15, 2022

    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 July 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B June 15, 2022

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected July 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F June 20, 2019

    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 July 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 22, 2019 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C June 20, 2019

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Corrected July 22, 2019 · Administration

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365506 · certified since April 3, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.