Quick answers
- Where is Providence Care Center?
- 2025 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870, in Erie County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Providence Care Center?
- (419) 627-2273, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Providence Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Providence Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Providence Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Providence Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 29, 2021 to June 26, 2026), Medicare lists 42 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (June 29, 2021 to June 26, 2026), Providence Care Center had 42 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.36 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: May 21, 2025 — 23 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 21, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 3, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 26, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0684 Level J
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0760 Level J
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Show 21 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.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
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.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
Previous cycle: October 5, 2023 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 5, 2023 (standard health inspection); May 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 10, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Earlier cycle: June 29, 2021 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 29, 2021 (standard health inspection); September 26, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (14)
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
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 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.85 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.97 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.36 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.03 | 3.29 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 49.0% | 49.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 68.4% | 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
Part of a group of 18 nursing homes: Commonspirit Health.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (11)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Living Communities | Direct owner | 100% | November 1, 2014 |
| Commonspirit Health | Indirect owner | 100% | November 1, 2014 |
| CHI Living Communities | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | April 10, 2017 |
| Commonspirit Health | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2014 |
| Concept Rehab, Inc. | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 5, 2015 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 16, 2019 |
| Icp Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2024 |
| Ohio Newspapers, Inc. | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 1, 2011 |
| Prelude Systems, Inc. | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | April 1, 2017 |
| The Northern Trust Company | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2014 |
| Ulrichpinciotti Design Group, LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 1, 2011 |
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 | 138 |
| Average residents per day | 90.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – church related |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Commonspirit Health |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1995-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2025 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 |
| County | Erie County |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (419) 627‑2273 |
| CMS Certification Number | 365976 |
| Name in Medicare records | PROVIDENCE CARE CENTER |
| 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).
- Ohio Veterans Home1.7 mi · Sandusky, OH · 4 of 5 stars
- Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center2.0 mi · Sandusky, OH · 3 of 5 stars
- Parkvue Health Care Center3.4 mi · Sandusky, OH · 5 of 5 stars
- The Meadows at Osborn Park4.2 mi · Huron, OH · 3 of 5 stars
- Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation6.8 mi · Huron, OH · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Firelands Regional Medical Center0.7 mi · Sandusky, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- Magruder Hospital12 mi · Port Clinton, OH · Critical Access Hospital
- Bellevue Hospital14 mi · Bellevue, OH · Acute Care 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