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Providence Care Center

2025 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 448704196272273138 certified beds · 94 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2021
Deficiencies
43
0412
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-26
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
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
2026-06-26Complaint022CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-05-28Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-03-03Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-10Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-05-21Standard0150CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-09-26Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-10-05Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-08-22Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2021-06-29Standard070CMS-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.

2026-06-26Complaint survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-07-15Record 365976-20260626-F684
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-07-15Record 365976-20260626-F760
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-15Record 365976-20260626-F688
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 2026-07-15Record 365976-20260626-F695
2026-05-28Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-15Record 365976-20260528-F610
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-15Record 365976-20260528-F842
2026-03-03Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
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 2026-03-24Record 365976-20260303-F686
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-24Record 365976-20260303-F880
2025-07-10Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250710-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250710-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250710-F610
2025-05-21Standard survey · 15 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F580
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F584
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F604
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F605
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F637
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 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F657
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 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F677
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 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F685
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 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F689
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F814
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F842
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-13Record 365976-20250521-F881
2024-09-26Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-16Record 365976-20240926-F580
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-16Record 365976-20240926-F880
2023-10-05Standard survey · 7 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 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-F558
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-F644
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 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-F684
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 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-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 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-F690
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 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-F755
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 2023-11-03Record 365976-20231005-F880
2023-08-22Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-11Record 365976-20230822-F602
2021-06-29Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
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 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F684
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 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F686
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F688
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 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F689
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F812
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 2021-08-06Record 365976-20210629-F880

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.51
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.43
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 turnover51%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover71%
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
8.2%3.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.1%3.2%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
17.0%8.8%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.3%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
8.2%6.2%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
25.2%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
Chi Living Communities
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Commonspirit Health
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Basinger, Pauline
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bunting, Darrin
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cecil, Caitlin
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Chi Living Communities
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Commonspirit Health
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Concept Rehab, Inc.
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Day, Denice
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Felder, Shirley
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Finn, Christina
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Forvis Mazars LLP
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Fox, Amy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Grubbs, Stacey
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Hazard, Ted
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Howard, Casey
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Icp Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Iffland, Alisa
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Lind, Shawn
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Longhin-Howard, Joan
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Mcfarland, Dianne
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Munroe, Kyle
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Murriel, Shelly
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Nagel, Jennifer
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ohio Newspapers, Inc.
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Prelude Systems, Inc.
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Rehmer, Heather
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Riffle, Ramonda
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
The Northern Trust Company
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ulrichpinciotti Design Group, LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Valliant, Marcelina
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Voelker, Jennifer
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Wallen, Lisa
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Wine, Matthew
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bunting, Darrin
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cecil, Caitlin
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Cecil, Caitlin
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Chi Living Communities
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Commonspirit Health
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Concept Rehab, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Day, Denice
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Finn, Christina
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Finn, Christina
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Forvis Mazars LLP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Grubbs, Stacey
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Grubbs, Stacey
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hazard, Ted
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Hazard, Ted
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Howard, Casey
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Icp Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Iffland, Alisa
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Iffland, Alisa
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Lipsey, Prentice
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Lipsey, Prentice
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Longhin-Howard, Joan
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Lucas, Gina
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Mbanu, Terika
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Mcfarland, Dianne
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Melfi, Mitch
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Munroe, Kyle
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Munroe, Kyle
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Murriel, Shelly
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Murriel, Shelly
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Nagel, Jennifer
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Nagel, Jennifer
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ohio Newspapers, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Prelude Systems, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rehmer, Heather
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rehmer, Heather
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Richter And Associates
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Snodgrass, Barbara
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Snodgrass, Barbara
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Stidham, Kathryn
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sylvania Franciscan Health
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
The Northern Trust Company
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Voelker, Jennifer
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Wine, Matthew
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Wine, Matthew
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Commonspirit Health18 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 Erie.

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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