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Good Shepherd Home
725 Columbus Ave, Fostoria, OH 44830
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.
Good Shepherd Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Fostoria, Ohio, certified for 95 beds and caring for about 85 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 16, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 32.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Seneca Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 22 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.6 | 39.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.0% | 32.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 10 Oct 2024, 16 May 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 E ×6 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 16 May 2022 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2022 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.0%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 7.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.4% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.5% | 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: non-profit, corporation.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Seneca County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows At Tiffin | Tiffin | 67 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9.0 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| St Francis Senior Ministries | Tiffin | 54 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 40.7 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| St Catherine'S C C of Fostoria | Fostoria | 56 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 39.3 | $14K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Autumnwood Care Center | Tiffin | 93 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 48.4 | $28K | 22 Apr 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Seneca County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Shepherd Home been cited for?
30 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 Good Shepherd Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Shepherd Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Shepherd Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Shepherd Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Oct 2024.
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.