Ohio Living Sarah Moore
26 North Union Street · Delaware, OH · 43015 · 7403629641
47 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ohio Living Communities Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 19, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
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.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366310 · certified since April 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.