Sanctuary at Ohio Valley
2932 South 5th Street · Ironton, OH · 45638 · 7405326188
93 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: American Health Foundation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2020
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 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 February 7, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365791 · certified since April 23, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.