St Francis Senior Ministries

182 St Francis Ave · Tiffin, OH · 44883 · 4194472723

54 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Csj Initiatives Part of a CCRC

  • 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 red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.783.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.370.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.40≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year30%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected May 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected May 14, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 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 April 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E March 16, 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 April 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023

    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 April 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected April 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    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 November 1, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E September 19, 2019

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 19, 2019

    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 November 1, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · C September 19, 2019

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Corrected November 1, 2019 · Administration

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366102 · certified since January 6, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.