B

OHIO VETERANS HOME

3416 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870
Score: 77 / 100

With a score of 77/100 and a B grade, Ohio Veterans Home is a well-regarded option in Sandusky, Ohio. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 75th percentile statewide.

Staffing levels at Ohio Veterans Home exceed national averages, with 4.65 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.73 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Ohio Veterans Home, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.65 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.73 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.38 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Nov 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 7.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 24.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 77 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
427
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10