Nursing homeActive
Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 448704196252454427 certified beds · 242 residentsGovernment - StateMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2018
Deficiencies
23
● 0● 20● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-05
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Complaint | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-06 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-06 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-11 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-10-24 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2018-09-13 | Standard | 030 | 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.
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 366325-20260205-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 366325-20260205-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 366325-20260205-F610
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 366325-20260205-F805
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-25Record 366325-20251106-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 366325-20250606-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 366325-20250606-F600
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-08Record 366325-20250606-F602
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 2025-06-20Record 366325-20250606-F609
F926Have policies on smoking.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-07Record 366325-20250128-F926
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 2024-03-04Record 366325-20240111-F558
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 2024-03-04Record 366325-20240111-F657
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 2024-03-04Record 366325-20240111-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 2024-03-04Record 366325-20240111-F689
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-04Record 366325-20240111-F697
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2019-12-12Record 366325-20191024-F689
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 2019-12-12Record 366325-20191024-F550
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 2019-12-12Record 366325-20191024-F684
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-12Record 366325-20191024-F803
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 2019-12-12Record 366325-20191024-F812
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 2018-11-02Record 366325-20180913-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 2018-11-02Record 366325-20180913-F677
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 2018-11-02Record 366325-20180913-F690
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.76
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.86
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.40
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover5%
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 | 4.4% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.8% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 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 | 10.9% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchowski, Paula Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reber, Kaitlin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wachtel, Brenda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orchowski, Paula Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ramey, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reber, Kaitlin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Of Ohio Office Of Budget And Management State Accounting Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Of Ohio Office Of Budget And Management State Accounting Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wachtel, Brenda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 Erie.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Care And Rehabilitation Center Sandusky | 0.7 mi | 2024-09-05 | 060 |
| Providence Care Center Sandusky | 1.7 mi | 2026-06-26 | 0332 |
| Parkvue Health Care Center Sandusky | 1.8 mi | 2026-03-24 | 060 |
| The Meadows At Osborn Park Huron | 2.9 mi | 2026-06-25 | 011 |
| Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Huron | 5.4 mi | 2024-06-27 | 010 |
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 |