Nursing homeActive
Independence House
1000 Independence Rd, Fostoria, OH 44830419435850550 certified beds · 31 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2019
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 11● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-28
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Ohio Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-17 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-05 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-02-10 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-06-13 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Ohio Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 365860-20260428-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 365860-20260428-F689
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-18Record 365860-20260217-F686
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-18Record 365860-20260217-F755
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 365860-20240905-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 365860-20240905-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-22Record 365860-20190613-F550
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-22Record 365860-20190613-F677
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-22Record 365860-20190613-F758
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-22Record 365860-20190613-F770
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-22Record 365860-20190613-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.88
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.50
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.06
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover63%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 2.5% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 8.0% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 28.3% | 25.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Valley Health System Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Beidelschies, Tim Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cytlak, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scherer, Amy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beidelschies, Tim Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brough, Michael Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brough, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cosiano, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cosiano, Frank Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cytlak, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dowling, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dowling, James Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edgington, Annette Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edgington, Annette Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hopkins, William Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hopkins, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Ginger Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Ginger Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kennard, Dan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kennard, Dan Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lause, Thomas Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lause, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Myron Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Myron Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Myron Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Longo, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Longo, Joseph Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Malarky, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Malarky, Donald Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Overton, Kirby Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Overton, Kirby Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Polder, Richard Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Polder, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reineke, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reineke, John Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scherer, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shrader, Jeffery Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shrader, Jeffery Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Webb, Adele Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Webb, Adele Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Ohio.
No county cost figures on file for Hancock.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Home Fostoria | 1.6 mi | 2026-05-18 | 070 |
| St Catherine's C C Of Fostoria Fostoria | 1.7 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0151 |
| The Manor At Greendale Findlay | 11.4 mi | 2025-02-27 | 060 |
| The Willows At Tiffin Tiffin | 12.1 mi | 2026-04-22 | 040 |
| Birchaven Retirement Village Findlay | 13.2 mi | 2026-05-19 | 0180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |