Public Record
Vancrest of Upper Sandusky
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents per day
- 92.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 43
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-15
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Citations
43 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0851Generalpotential for harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0569Generalpotential for harm
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0561Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- 0808Generalpotential for harm
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0690Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection15 deficiencies
- Inspection15 deficiencies
F 0583 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the confidentiality of residents' medical information. This affected 13 (#7, #11, #15, #17…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection15 deficiencies
- Inspection15 deficiencies
F 0569 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident funds account review and staff interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection6 deficiencies
- Inspection6 deficiencies
F 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Based only record review, observation, interview, review and review…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Vancrest of Upper Sandusky?
- Vancrest of Upper Sandusky is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Upper Sandusky, OH, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 365478.
- What is the CMS rating for Vancrest of Upper Sandusky?
- Vancrest of Upper Sandusky has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Vancrest of Upper Sandusky have?
- Vancrest of Upper Sandusky is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 92.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does Vancrest of Upper Sandusky have?
- Vancrest of Upper Sandusky has 43 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Vancrest of Upper Sandusky last inspected?
- Vancrest of Upper Sandusky was last inspected on January 15, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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