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Vancrest Health Care Center
10357 Van Wert Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891
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 93 beds, Vancrest Health Care Center serves Van Wert in Van Wert County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1970.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 12, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.7 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 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Van Wert Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 13 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.7 | 23.7 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 34.5% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 1 May 2025, 13 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×17 E ×3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 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 | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 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 | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | 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 | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 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 | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | 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 | 30 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2019 |
| 11 Jul 2019 | 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 | 30 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 43.5%, RNs 25.0%; 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 | 1.6% | 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 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.0% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Van Rue, Inc.. Chain: Vancrest Health Care Centers (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancrest Management Corp. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2005 |
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 Van Wert County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Manor | Van Wert | 62 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 14.5 | $25K | 8 May 2025 |
| Meadows of Delphos The | Delphos | 54 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 24.1 | — | 20 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Van Wert County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Vancrest Health Care Center been cited for?
22 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 Vancrest Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Vancrest Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Vancrest Health Care Center?
It is part of the Vancrest Health Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vancrest Management Corp.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Vancrest Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 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.