Independence House
Nursing Home · Fostoria, OH
CMS certification number365860
Contact & location
1000 Independence RDFostoria, OH 44830
Hancock County
- Phone
- (419) 435-8505
- ZIP code
- 44830 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 31.1 (62% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services
- Medicare certified since
- February 10, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.50 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.88 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.15 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.06 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 63.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 5, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2024-09-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-09-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2019-06-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-22 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Valley Health System (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Beidelschies, Tim (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cytlak, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Myron (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scherer, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brough, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cosiano, Frank (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dowling, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edgington, Annette (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hopkins, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Ginger (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kennard, Dan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lause, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Myron (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Longo, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malarky, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Overton, Kirby (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Polder, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reineke, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shrader, Jeffery (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Webb, Adele (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beidelschies, Tim (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cytlak, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scherer, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brough, Michael (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cosiano, Frank (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dowling, James (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edgington, Annette (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hopkins, William (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Ginger (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kennard, Dan (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lause, Thomas (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Myron (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Longo, Joseph (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malarky, Donald (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Overton, Kirby (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Polder, Richard (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reineke, John (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shrader, Jeffery (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Webb, Adele (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Independence House?
Independence House has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.
How many beds does Independence House have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 31 residents per day.
Has Independence House been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Independence House?
(419) 435-8505. The facility is located at 1000 Independence RD, Fostoria, OH 44830.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.