Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave · Sandusky, OH · 44870 · 4196252454
427 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- 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.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 6, 2025 · 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 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 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 March 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 24, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 12, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 12, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2019
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 December 12, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 2, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2018
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 2, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2018
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 2, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366325 · certified since October 1, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.