Vancrest of Upper Sandusky
850 Marseilles Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 · (419) 294-4973
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Vancrest of Upper Sandusky has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 10 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 10 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.January 15, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.January 15, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.January 15, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 15, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.January 15, 2026 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 15, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 15, 2026 · F0695 · 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.January 15, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.67 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 90.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Upper Sandusky · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Logan Acres Bellefontaine · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. Bellefontaine · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Morrow Manor Nursing Center Chesterville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kenton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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