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HomeOhioProvidence Care Center

Providence Care Center

2025 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 448704196272273WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(32 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
138
certified

How Providence Care Center 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
1/5
OH average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
OH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
OH average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.43 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
50.5%
OH average
48.7%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below 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 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below 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
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 5, 2023
Most recent cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 more 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
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).

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Providence Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandusky, Ohio with 138 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
138
Avg Residents/Day
93.5
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Erie
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
107.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: 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: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: 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: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 11 more deficiencies

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 Aide2.05 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.06 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.5%
RN Turnover
70.8%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (78)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 1, 2014
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 1, 2014
LIPSEY, PRENTICEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2021
MBANU, TERIKAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 5, 2024
MELFI, MITCHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 23, 2016
CECIL, CAITLINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 18, 2012
FINN, CHRISTINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
GRUBBS, STACEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 6, 2012
HAZARD, TEDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 8, 2017
MUNROE, KYLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 8, 2015
MURRIEL, SHELLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
NAGEL, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 12, 2015
SNODGRASS, BARBARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 15, 2016
WINE, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
IFFLAND, ALISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 2017
LIPSEY, PRENTICECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2021
REHMER, HEATHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2024
CHI LIVING COMMUNITIESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 10, 2017
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2014
CONCEPT REHAB, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 5, 2015
FORVIS MAZARS LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 16, 2019
I C P INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2024
OHIO NEWSPAPERS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2011
PRELUDE SYSTEMS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2017
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2014
ULRICHPINCIOTTI DESIGN GROUP, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2011
BASINGER, PAULINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 7, 2024
BUNTING, DARRINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
CECIL, CAITLINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 18, 2012
DAY, DENICEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 29, 2023
FELDER, SHIRLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2006
FINN, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
FOX, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2000
GRUBBS, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 26, 2012
HAZARD, TEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 8, 2017
HOWARD, CASEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
IFFLAND, ALISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 2017
LIND, SHAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 29, 2014
LONGHIN-HOWARD, JOANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 16, 2007
MCFARLAND, DIANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2023
MUNROE, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 8, 2015
MURRIEL, SHELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
NAGEL, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 12, 2015
REHMER, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 5, 2024
RIFFLE, RAMONDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 5, 2022
VALLIANT, MARCELINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 23, 2024
VOELKER, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
WALLEN, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 8, 2020
WINE, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
CHI LIVING COMMUNITIESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 10, 2017
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2014
CONCEPT REHAB, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
I C P INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
OHIO NEWSPAPERS, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
PRELUDE SYSTEMS, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
RICHTER AND ASSOCIATESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
SYLVANIA FRANCISCAN HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2014
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
BUNTING, DARRINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
CECIL, CAITLINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 18, 2012
DAY, DENICEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 8, 2025
FINN, CHRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
GRUBBS, STACEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 26, 2012
HAZARD, TEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 8, 2017
HOWARD, CASEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
IFFLAND, ALISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 3, 2017
LONGHIN-HOWARD, JOANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 16, 2007
LUCAS, GINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 28, 2024
MCFARLAND, DIANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 18, 2023
MUNROE, KYLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 8, 2015
MURRIEL, SHELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
NAGEL, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 12, 2015
REHMER, HEATHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 5, 2024
SNODGRASS, BARBARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 15, 2016
STIDHAM, KATHRYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2014
VOELKER, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
WINE, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Providence Care Center and nearby alternatives.

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Providence Care Center
Sandusky, OHCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
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Sandusky, OH2.0 mi
CMS
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Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Meadows at Osborn Park
Huron, OH4.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation
Huron, OH6.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
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Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Otterbein North Shore
Lakeside, OH7.6 mi
CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Providence Care Center
Sandusky, OH · Current facility
—1/52/51/5None recorded
Ohio Veterans Home
Sandusky, OH
1.7 mi4/52/55/5None recorded
Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center
Sandusky, OH
2.0 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Parkvue Health Care Center
Sandusky, OH
3.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
The Meadows at Osborn Park
Huron, OH
4.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation
Huron, OH
6.8 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Otterbein North Shore
Lakeside, OH
7.6 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 Providence Care Center?▾
Providence Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Providence Care Center 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). Providence Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Providence Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Providence Care Center had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Providence Care Center?▾
Providence Care Center provides 3.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.86 LPN hours, and 2.05 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.5%.
How many beds does Providence Care Center have?▾
Providence Care Center has 138 certified beds with an average of 93.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 68% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the Commonspirit Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Providence Care Center?▾
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 Providence Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Providence Care Center has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 32 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Commonspirit Health

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