The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Ohio Veterans Home – Sandusky
Registered name: OHIO VETERANS HOME
SANDUSKY, OH · Medicare-certified · 427 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Ohio Veterans Home – Sandusky has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality measures ratings of 5 stars each and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.86 vs. 4.1 hours per resident/day). The lower health inspection rating of 2 stars, recent abuse citation, and $24,980 in fines over the last 24 months are important concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.864 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $24,980recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.864.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.48
- Nurse aides
- 2.63
- Weekend nursing
- 4.40
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 5%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.3%14.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%0.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%0.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%4.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.5%11.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.2%13.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.5%21.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%30.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.8%10.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,980 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $24,980 in total fines.
- $24,980
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 241.9 residents on an average day (57% of 427 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 20 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.