Fair Haven Shelby County
2901 Fair Road, Sidney, OH 45365 · (937) 492-6900
Government - County · 90 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Fair Haven Shelby County has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 31 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2025 found 31 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.June 11, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.June 11, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.June 11, 2025 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.June 11, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.June 11, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyJune 11, 2025 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 11, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 11, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 11, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 11, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.June 11, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 11, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 11, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 11, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.June 11, 2025 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 11, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 11, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 11, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.June 11, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.June 11, 2025 · F0693 · 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, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.June 11, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 11, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 11, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.June 11, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.June 11, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.June 11, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Post nurse staffing information every day.June 11, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 27, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 14, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 11, 2025 · F0550 · 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, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 11, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 30, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 30, 2024 · F0656 · 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.December 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.October 9, 2024 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.October 9, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 6, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 6, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 6, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 7 daysStarting September 4, 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 | 3.65 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 63.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ohio Living Dorothy Love Sidney · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Shelby Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Sidney · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Momentous Health at Sidney Sidney · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Fair Haven Shelby County on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.