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
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-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Infection Control
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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.