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HomeOhioOhio Veterans Home

Ohio Veterans Home

3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 448704196252454WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(42 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
427
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Ohio Veterans 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
2/5
OH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
OH average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.86 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.76 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
36.2%
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.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Ohio average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.86 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.76 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.64.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 24, 2019
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 11, 2024
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Erie County 65+
16,944
22.5% of county
County Population
75,299
Erie County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Ohio Veterans Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandusky, Ohio with 427 certified beds. It has been operating since 2006. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
427
Avg Residents/Day
241.9
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 2006
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Erie
Last Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0926Potential for Harm

Have policies on smoking.

Survey: Jan 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2019Corrected: 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: Oct 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 24, 2019Corrected: 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: Oct 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2019Corrected: 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: Sep 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 13, 2018Corrected: 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 Aide2.63 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.48 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.86 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.40 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.2%
RN Turnover
5.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTINGDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2003
ORCHOWSKI, PAULAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 2015
REBER, KAITLINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 23, 2026
WACHTEL, BRENDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 12, 2025
STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTINGADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2003
ORCHOWSKI, PAULAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 14, 2025
RAMEY, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 26, 2025
REBER, KAITLINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 23, 2026
WACHTEL, BRENDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 12, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ohio Veterans Home and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Ohio Veterans Home
Sandusky, OHCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center
Sandusky, OH3,696 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Providence Care Center
Sandusky, OH1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkvue Health Care Center
Sandusky, OH1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Meadows at Osborn Park
Huron, OH2.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation
Huron, OH5.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Otterbein North Shore
Lakeside, OH9.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ohio Veterans Home
Sandusky, OH · Current facility
—4/52/55/5None recorded
Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center
Sandusky, OH
3,696 ft4/53/52/5None recorded
Providence Care Center
Sandusky, OH
1.7 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Parkvue Health Care Center
Sandusky, OH
1.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
The Meadows at Osborn Park
Huron, OH
2.9 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation
Huron, OH
5.4 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Otterbein North Shore
Lakeside, OH
9.1 mi5/54/55/5None 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 Ohio Veterans Home?▾
Ohio Veterans Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Ohio Veterans 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). Ohio Veterans Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ohio Veterans Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Ohio Veterans Home had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 11, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Ohio Veterans Home?▾
Ohio Veterans Home provides 4.86 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, 1.48 LPN hours, and 2.63 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.2%.
How many beds does Ohio Veterans Home have?▾
Ohio Veterans Home has 427 certified beds with an average of 241.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 57% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Ohio Veterans Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 3 in Sandusky. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ohio Veterans Home?▾
On Google Maps, Ohio Veterans Home has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 42 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.