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Bethesda Care Center
600 N Brush St, Fremont, OH 43420
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bethesda Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Fremont, Ohio, certified for 89 beds and caring for about 82 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 11, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $65K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sandusky Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 40 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.9 | 44.9 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 47.5% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $64,604 | $16,801 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Apr 2026, 30 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×30 E ×7 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 13 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2024 | Fine | $64,604 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 36.8%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.9% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.2% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 600 North Brush Opco Llc. Chain: Garden Springs Healthcare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oheads Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/20/2024 |
| Rap 118 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 15% | 06/20/2024 |
| Yfr Equities LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 5% | 06/20/2024 |
| Hingj Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
| Rap 118 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
| Yfr Equities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Sandusky County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Care Center | Bellevue | 63 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7.9 | — | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Willows At Bellevue | Bellevue | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 25.0 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Valley View Health Campus | Fremont | 60 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 31.7 | $17K | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Windsor Lane Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Gibsonburg | 89 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 47.2 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Majestic Care of Clydeabuse icon | Clyde | 74 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 67.6 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Parkview Care Center | Fremont | 38 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 50 | 131.6 | $159K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Countryside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC | Fremont | 82 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 56.1 | $60K | 19 May 2026 |
| Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC | Green Springs | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 25.8 | $78K | 9 Mar 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Sandusky County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bethesda Care Center been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Bethesda Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $65K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bethesda Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bethesda Care Center?
It is part of the Garden Springs Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Oheads Opco Holdings LLC, Rap 118 LLC and Yfr Equities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bethesda Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.