The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
PROVIDENCE CARE CENTER
SANDUSKY, OH · Medicare-certified · 138 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Providence Care Center (Sandusky, OH) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.10 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it is flagged for the lowest overall rating and had recent inspection citations in food handling, garbage disposal, and response to alleged violations.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0963 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0963.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 1.90
- Weekend nursing
- 2.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%
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
14.3%17.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%2.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.2%7.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.1%5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.8%9.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18%10.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%22.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.3%21.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
94.1%98.7%Worsening
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
—83.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—43%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Part of COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH · 19 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 96.5 residents on an average day (70% of 138 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.