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Ayden Healthcare of WauseonCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
303 W Leggett St, Wauseon, OH 43567
CCN
365330
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
50
Residents per day
47
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating3 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating4 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 Aug 2024. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeFulton County medianOhio medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating34.03.03.0
Health inspection rating23.03.02.8
Staffing rating42.02.02.9
Quality measure rating55.05.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsOhio median
Cycle 1 (latest)22 Aug 2024138
Cycle 218 Feb 2022198
Cycle 3No date98

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 41 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
28 May 2026F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint investigation17 Jun 2026
28 May 2026F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint investigation17 Jun 2026
28 May 2026F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DComplaint investigation17 Jun 2026
28 May 2026F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation17 Jun 2026
28 May 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation17 Jun 2026
22 Aug 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard survey19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0803Ensure 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.FStandard survey19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint investigation19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint investigation19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey19 Sep 2024
22 Aug 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey19 Sep 2024

Survey cycle 2: 19 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
1 Aug 2024F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation22 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation19 Sep 2024
1 Aug 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint investigation19 Sep 2024
18 Feb 2022F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.CStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedEStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0727Have 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.FStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.EStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.CStandard survey17 Mar 2022
18 Feb 2022F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey17 Mar 2022

Survey cycle 3: 9 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
6 Jun 2019F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0625Notify 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.DStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.FStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0803Ensure 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.EStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey19 Jun 2019
6 Jun 2019F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey19 Jun 2019

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon
StaffThis homeOhio medianOhio average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.743.603.69
Registered nurses (RN)0.650.600.64
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.090.95
Nurse aides2.012.09
All nurse staff, weekends3.343.203.28
Nurse staff turnover in a year
14.6%
Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
48.5%
RN turnover in a year
14.3%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeOhio medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay8.4%4.3%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.6%0.0%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay4.1%3.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay3.0%0.7%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay10.9%4.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay0.0%3.0%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay5.8%7.5%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Buckeye Forest at Wauseon LLC
Chain
Ayden Healthcare (11 homes in the CMS chain file)

The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.

The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.

Other homes in Fulton County

The 4 nearest other nursing homes in Fulton County, Ohio
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Fulton Manor Nursing & Rehab CWauseon5 of 59$016 Apr 2026
Fairlawn HavenArchbold5 of 56$010 Apr 2025
Embassy of SwantonSwanton4 of 59$08 Aug 2024
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenteSwanton2 of 510$18,8805 Dec 2024

All 5 nursing homes in Fulton County

Official channels

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon (CCN 365330). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ayden-healthcare-of-wauseon-wauseon-oh-365330/

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Questions

When was Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 28 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 5 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Feb 2022.
Who operates Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Ayden Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.