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Providence Care Center
2025 Hayes Avenue, 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 138 beds, Providence Care Center serves Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 12, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.2 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 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 23 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.2 | 31.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.5% | 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: 21 May 2025, 5 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×31 E ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 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 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 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 | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 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 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 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 | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jun 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
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 50.5%, RNs 70.8%; 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 | 8.0% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 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 | 12.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.0% | 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, church related. Chain: Commonspirit Health (18 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Living Communities | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/2014 |
| Commonspirit Health | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/2014 |
| Chi Living Communities | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2017 |
| Commonspirit Health | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2014 |
| Concept Rehab, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2015 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2019 |
| Icp Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| Ohio Newspapers, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| Prelude Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| The Northern Trust Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2014 |
| Ulrichpinciotti Design Group, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| Chi Living Communities | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2017 |
| Commonspirit Health | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2014 |
| Concept Rehab, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Icp Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Ohio Newspapers, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Prelude Systems, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Richter and Associates | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2019 |
| Sylvania Franciscan Health | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2014 |
| The Northern Trust Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
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 |
| Ohio Veterans Homeabuse icon | Sandusky | 427 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 5.4 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 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 |
All 8 facilities in Erie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Providence Care Center been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Providence Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Providence Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Providence Care Center?
It is part of the Commonspirit Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Chi Living Communities, Commonspirit Health and Chi Living Communities. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Providence Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2025.
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.