Independence House
1000 Independence Rd · Fostoria, OH · 44830 · 4194358505
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365860 · certified since February 10, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.