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St Francis Senior Ministries
182 St Francis Ave, Tiffin, OH 44883
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 54 beds, St Francis Senior Ministries serves Tiffin in Seneca County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 10, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 40.7 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 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 30.4%.
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 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.7 | 39.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.4% | 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 Apr 2025, 16 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×5 F ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0727 | Have 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. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0625 | Notify 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | 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 | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 1 Nov 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 30.4%, RNs 33.3%; 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 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 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 | 10.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.4% | 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. CMS groups this facility with 2 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Csji-Tiffin Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csj Initiatives Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2019 |
| Csj Initiatives Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
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 |
| Good Shepherd Home | Fostoria | 95 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 31.6 | — | 18 May 2026 |
| 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 St Francis Senior Ministries been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has St Francis Senior Ministries been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Francis Senior Ministries compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Francis Senior Ministries?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Csj Initiatives Inc and Csj Initiatives Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Francis Senior Ministries last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 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.