Independent Ohio nursing-home information · CMS data updated August 2026
CMS certification number 366325

Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio

3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 · Erie County

CMS abuse icon reported
4CMS overall rating
2Health inspection
5Staffing rating
5Quality measures

August 2026 facility data

This profile reports CMS ratings, staffing, inspection, enforcement, and ownership records from the stated snapshot. Review dates and source records before making a care decision.

Facility snapshot

Certified beds427
Average residents/day241.9
Ownership typeGovernment - State
ChainNot reported
Reported nurse hours/resident/day4.86399
Reported RN hours/resident/day0.75931
Nursing staff turnover36.2%

Official inspection findings

The supplied CMS files contain 23 health and 20 fire-safety citation rows for this provider. 3 health rows have a G–L scope/severity code. The table shows the 10 most recent health rows of all severity levels. These are official inspection findings; they are not civil or criminal judgments.

Survey dateSeverityFinding
2026-02-05EFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2026-02-05EFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2026-02-05EFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2026-02-05ENutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
2025-11-06JFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-06-06GQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-06-06DFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-06-06DFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
2025-06-06DFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-01-28DEnvironmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.

Penalties

Provider summary: 0 penalties and $0 in total fines. Individual rows supplied:

DateTypeAmount
No penalty rows were supplied for this provider in this CMS snapshot.

Reported ownership and management

NameTypeRoleAssociation
STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTINGOrganizationDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 02/28/2003
ORCHOWSKI, PAULAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 10/14/2015
REBER, KAITLINIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 02/23/2026
WACHTEL, BRENDAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 05/12/2025
STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTINGOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 02/28/2003
ORCHOWSKI, PAULAIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 10/14/2025
RAMEY, JOHNIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 03/26/2025
REBER, KAITLINIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 02/23/2026
WACHTEL, BRENDAIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 05/12/2025