Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown
2003 Veterans Blvd · Georgetown, OH · 45121 · 9373782900
168 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
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 25, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2020
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 25, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
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.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 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 April 4, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366351 · certified since January 1, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.