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Ohio Veterans Home

3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

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Ohio Veterans Home is a nursing home in Sandusky, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(419) 625-2454
Last standard health inspection
June 11, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
427
Residents per day, on average
234.9
Ownership type
Government - State
Legal business name
State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (24 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. 4 citations

    Health inspection on June 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0697 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

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  2. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

    • Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.

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  3. 4 citations

    Health inspection on February 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    60 of 924 Ohio homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.

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  7. Fine

    November 6, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $24,980 on November 6, 2025.

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  8. 4 citations

    Health inspection on June 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    177 of 924 Ohio homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have policies on smoking.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0697 from severity G to D. It is from the health inspection on January 11, 2024. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0561 from the health inspection on January 11, 2024.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  13. 5 citations

    Health inspection on January 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

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  14. 12 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

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  15. 5 citations

    Health inspection on October 24, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    27 of 924 Ohio homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2019.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

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  16. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 24, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.

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Owners and managers

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Questions

When was Ohio Veterans Home last inspected?

CMS lists June 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Ohio Veterans Home have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since October 24, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Ohio Veterans Home been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $24,980 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Ohio Veterans Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Ohio Veterans Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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