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Amherst Manor Nursing Home

175 N Lake Street, Amherst, OH 440014409884415114 certified beds · 97 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2019
Deficiencies
19
2170
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-03-06
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
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
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-03-06Standard050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-11-27Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-12-05Standard270CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2019-08-12Standard040CMS-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.

2025-03-06Standard survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 365924-20250306-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 365924-20250306-F695
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 365924-20250306-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 365924-20250306-F880
F926Have policies on smoking.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 365924-20250306-F926
2023-11-27Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 365924-20231127-F558
2022-12-05Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F558
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F636
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F676
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F677
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 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F690
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365924-20221205-F761
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-17Record 365924-20221205-F552
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Food & nutrition
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-17Record 365924-20221205-F813
2019-08-12Standard survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
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 2019-09-03Record 365924-20190812-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-03Record 365924-20190812-F558
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 2019-09-03Record 365924-20190812-F770
F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-03Record 365924-20190812-F839

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.40
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.33
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.07
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover56%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover65%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 44% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityOhioNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
3.9%3.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.8%3.2%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
3.3%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
2.7%5.3%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
6.9%6.2%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
35.3%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)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Sprenger Enterprises, Inc
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Bluesky Healthcare Inc
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Hutsenpiller, Wendie
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Malanowski, Kenneth
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Sprenger, Nicole
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Sprenger, Tracey
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Brooks, Robert
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Courtock, Melissa
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Epperly, Robert
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Eren, Itri
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Fox, Emily
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Gollinger, Kristen
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Ashley
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Kuhn, Shannon
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Malanowki, Brandon
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Marino-Freetage, Jaime
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Micale, Jacob
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Amherst Manor Company, Ltd.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Brooks, Robert
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Bsh Investments LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Citrin Cooperman And Company, LLP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Courtock, Melissa
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Delta Health Care Consultants, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Epperly, Robert
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Eren, Itri
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Fox, Emily
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Fox, Emily
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gollinger, Kristen
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Huntington
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hutsenpiller, Wendie
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Ashley
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Kuhn, Shannon
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Kuhn, Shannon
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Malanowki, Brandon
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Malanowki, Brandon
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Malanowski, Kenneth
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Marino-Freetage, Jaime
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Micale, Jacob
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sawulski, Jennifer
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Skidmore, Jodi
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sprenger, Nicole
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sprenger, Tracey
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Wellspring Staffing, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Sprenger Health Care Systems12 facilities
View chain record

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 Lorain.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01