The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
VANCREST OF UPPER SANDUSKY
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
VANCREST OF UPPER SANDUSKY has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5/5) but more mixed inspection and staffing ratings (3/5 each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6837 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6837.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82
- Nurse aides
- 2.17
- Weekend nursing
- 3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
6.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
87.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — 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 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTERS · 13 homes · 4.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.5 residents on an average day (93% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 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.