Vancrest Health Care Center
10357 Van Wert Decatur Road · Van Wert, OH · 45891 · 4192384646
93 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Vancrest Health Care Centers
- 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
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
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 June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 13, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 13, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
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 November 4, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
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 August 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365254 · certified since December 23, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.