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Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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.
Certified for 427 beds, Ohio Veterans Home serves Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2006.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 10, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 5.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.4 | 31.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.2% | 50.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 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: 11 Jan 2024, 24 Oct 2019.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×14 E ×5 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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 | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | 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 | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2018 |
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 36.2%, RNs 5.0%; 2 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 | 10.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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 | 11.8% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Ohio Office Of Budget And Management State Accounting.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2003 |
| State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2003 |
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 Erie County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation | Huron | 90 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10.0 | — | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Mill Manor Care Center | Vermilion | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 39.4 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Parkvue Health Care Center | Sandusky | 84 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17.9 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center | Sandusky | 50 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 58.0 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| The Meadows At Osborn Park | Huron | 130 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 11.5 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Vista Care Center of Milanabuse icon | Milan | 90 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 36.7 | $13K | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Providence Care Center | Sandusky | 138 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 31.2 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Erie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ohio Veterans Home been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Ohio Veterans Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ohio Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ohio Veterans Home?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ohio Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jan 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.