Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 · (419) 625-2454
Government - State · 427 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Ohio Veterans Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $24,980 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.June 11, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.June 11, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 5, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 5, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 5, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.February 5, 2026 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 6, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 6, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 6, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 6, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 6, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have policies on smoking.January 28, 2025 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,980November 6, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.86 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.48 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 427 |
| Average residents per day | 241.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Parkvue Health Care Center Sandusky · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center Sandusky · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Providence Care Center Sandusky · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Huron · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Meadows at Osborn Park Huron · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
Compare every nursing home in Sandusky, OH · Nursing homes in Ohio · Home health agencies in Sandusky, OH
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ohio Veterans Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.