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HomeOhioSanctuary at Ohio Valley

Sanctuary at Ohio Valley

2932 South 5th Street, Ironton, OH 456387405326188WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(15 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
93
certified

How Sanctuary at Ohio Valley 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
4/5
OH average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
OH average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.43 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.6%
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 4/5 health inspection rating is above 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 0.48 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
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 15, 2022
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 6, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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
Lawrence County 65+
10,824
18.7% of county
County Population
57,994
Lawrence County

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

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Sanctuary at Ohio Valley is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ironton, Ohio with 93 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
93
Avg Residents/Day
76.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 23, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lawrence
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Jan 16, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 16, 2020Corrected: 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 Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.6%
RN Turnover
22.2%
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 (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEHMAN, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
MCDONOUGH, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
HAEMMERLE, J MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 20, 1996
HAEMMERLE, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 20, 2023
HAEMMERLE, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 20, 1996
HAEMMERLE, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 29, 1995
AHF MANAGEMENT CORPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2016
AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION , INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2016
EICHENLAUB, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
HAEMMERLE, J MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
HAEMMERLE, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 20, 2023
LEHMAN, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
SALSER, ANNETTEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
AHF MANAGEMENT CORPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 25, 2025
AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION , INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 25, 2025
APGAR, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
EICHENLAUB, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 30, 2025
HAEMMERLE, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 20, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sanctuary at Ohio Valley and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Sanctuary at Ohio Valley
Ironton, OHCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Harbor Healthcare of Ironton
Ironton, OH2,112 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Crystal Care of Coal Grove
Coal Grove, OH4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $159,708
Riverview Post Acute
South Point, OH10.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Crystal Care Center of Franklin Furnace
Franklin Furnace, OH13.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Concord Health & Rehab Ctr
Wheelersburg, OH18.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Best Care Health and Rehabilitation
Wheelersburg, OH18.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sanctuary at Ohio Valley
Ironton, OH · Current facility
—4/54/53/5None recorded
Harbor Healthcare of Ironton
Ironton, OH
2,112 ft4/53/52/5None recorded
Crystal Care of Coal Grove
Coal Grove, OH
4,752 ft3/53/51/5$159,708
Riverview Post Acute
South Point, OH
10.1 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Crystal Care Center of Franklin Furnace
Franklin Furnace, OH
13.0 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Concord Health & Rehab Ctr
Wheelersburg, OH
18.1 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Best Care Health and Rehabilitation
Wheelersburg, OH
18.3 mi2/52/52/5None 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 Sanctuary at Ohio Valley?▾
Sanctuary at Ohio Valley has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Sanctuary at Ohio Valley 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). Sanctuary at Ohio Valley participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sanctuary at Ohio Valley had any health inspection violations?▾
Sanctuary at Ohio Valley had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 6, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sanctuary at Ohio Valley?▾
Sanctuary at Ohio Valley provides 3.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 0.91 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.6%.
How many beds does Sanctuary at Ohio Valley have?▾
Sanctuary at Ohio Valley has 93 certified beds with an average of 76.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the American Health Foundation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sanctuary at Ohio Valley?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 1 in Ironton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sanctuary at Ohio Valley?▾
On Google Maps, Sanctuary at Ohio Valley has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 15 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of American Health Foundation

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