Quick answers
- Where is Ohio Veterans Home?
- 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870, in Erie County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Ohio Veterans Home?
- (419) 625-2454, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Ohio Veterans Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Ohio Veterans Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $24,980.
- What did inspectors find at Ohio Veterans Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 24, 2019 to June 11, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level J. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 24, 2019 to June 11, 2026), Ohio Veterans Home had 24 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $24,980 in total (1 fine, the latest on November 6, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.93 hours per resident per day; the Ohio average is 3.71 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 11, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 5, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 11, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: January 11, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 11, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 6, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0926 Level D
“Have policies on smoking.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
Earlier cycle: October 24, 2019 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 24, 2019 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (20)
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0222 Level E
“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.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0781 Level E
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0271 Level E
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $24,980 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $24,980 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.79 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.44 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.70 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.93 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.44 | 3.29 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 39.2% | 49.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 28, 2003 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 427 |
| Average residents per day | 234.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – state |
| Legal business name | State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2006-10-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 |
| County | Erie County |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (419) 625‑2454 |
| CMS Certification Number | 366325 |
| Name in Medicare records | OHIO VETERANS HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center0.7 mi · Sandusky, OH · 3 of 5 stars
- Providence Care Center1.7 mi · Sandusky, OH · 2 of 5 stars
- Parkvue Health Care Center1.8 mi · Sandusky, OH · 5 of 5 stars
- The Meadows at Osborn Park2.9 mi · Huron, OH · 3 of 5 stars
- Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation5.4 mi · Huron, OH · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Firelands Regional Medical Center2.1 mi · Sandusky, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- Bellevue Hospital14 mi · Bellevue, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- Magruder Hospital14 mi · Port Clinton, OH · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13