Ohio Veterans Home

Nursing Home · Sandusky, OH

CMS overall rating 4/5 Abuse citation Government - State

CMS certification number366325
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

3416 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Erie County
Phone
(419) 625-2454
ZIP code
44870 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
427
Residents per day
241.9 (57% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting
Medicare certified since
October 1, 2006
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.86 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.76 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.48 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.63 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.40 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.2 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
5.0 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 11, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 20 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-05 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-05 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-05 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2025-11-06 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-06-06 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-06 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-06 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-06-06 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-01-28 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2024-01-11 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-04
2024-01-11 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 2024-03-04
2024-01-11 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-04
2024-01-11 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-04
2024-01-11 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-04
2019-10-24 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2019-12-12
2019-10-24 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-12
2019-10-24 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-12
2019-10-24 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 2019-12-12
2019-10-24 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 2019-12-12
2018-09-13 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 2018-11-02
2018-09-13 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 2018-11-02
2018-09-13 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-11-02

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

NameRoleSince
Orchowski, Paula (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ramey, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reber, Kaitlin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wachtel, Brenda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Orchowski, Paula (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reber, Kaitlin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wachtel, Brenda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ohio Veterans Home?

Ohio Veterans Home 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 Ohio Veterans Home have?

It has 427 certified beds and cares for about 242 residents per day.

Has Ohio Veterans Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ohio Veterans Home?

(419) 625-2454. The facility is located at 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Other nursing homes in Sandusky

Compare all nursing homes in Sandusky, OH →

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.