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Good Shepherd Home

725 Columbus Ave, Fostoria, OH 448304199371801WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(16 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
95
certified

How Good Shepherd Home Compares in Ohio

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
OH average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
OH average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
OH average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.60 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
32.0%
OH average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.60 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.68.
Staff turnover is 32.0%, lower than the Ohio average of 48.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected May 16, 2022
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 10, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 9 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Seneca County 65+
10,074
18.3% of county
County Population
55,062
Seneca County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Good Shepherd Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fostoria, Ohio with 95 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
95
Avg Residents/Day
85.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 18, 1994
Sprinklers
No
Council
Resident
County
Seneca
Last Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
64.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: May 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jun 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.32 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.60 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.87 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WIDMAN, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1999
DRYFUSE, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 11, 2022
MACIAS, CRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 21, 1987
WALTERS, BEAUOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2012
WIDMAN, CHRISTOPHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1999
DRYFUSE, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 11, 2022
MACIAS, CRYSTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 27, 1987
WALTERS, BEAUADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2012
WIDMAN, CHRISTOPHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1999

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Good Shepherd Home and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Good Shepherd Home
Fostoria, OHCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St Catherine's C C of Fostoria
Fostoria, OH1,056 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $14,433
Independence House
Fostoria, OH1.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Willows at Tiffin
Tiffin, OH10.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Autumnwood Care Center
Tiffin, OH11.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
St Francis Senior Ministries
Tiffin, OH12.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Manor at Greendale
Findlay, OH12.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Good Shepherd Home
Fostoria, OH · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
St Catherine's C C of Fostoria
Fostoria, OH
1,056 ft3/53/53/5$14,433
Independence House
Fostoria, OH
1.6 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
The Willows at Tiffin
Tiffin, OH
10.6 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Autumnwood Care Center
Tiffin, OH
11.7 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
St Francis Senior Ministries
Tiffin, OH
12.4 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
The Manor at Greendale
Findlay, OH
12.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Shepherd Home?▾
Good Shepherd Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Good Shepherd Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Good Shepherd Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Shepherd Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Shepherd Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 10, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Good Shepherd Home?▾
Good Shepherd Home provides 4.60 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 3.32 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.0%.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Home have?▾
Good Shepherd Home has 95 certified beds with an average of 85.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Shepherd Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 2 in Fostoria. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Good Shepherd Home?▾
On Google Maps, Good Shepherd Home has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 16 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.