Nursing homeFAID #9886
Providence Care Center
2025 HAYES AVENUE, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870
(419) 627-2273
138 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
138
CMS facility ID
365976
Care type
Nursing home
County
Erie
Facility name
Providence Care Center
Street address
2025 HAYES AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone
(419) 627-2273
About this facility — Providence Care Center
Providence Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Sandusky, Ohio. It is licensed for 138 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).
It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Sandusky and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Providence Care Center 57 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Commonspirit Health
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Registered owners & officers
Chi Living Communities
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2014
Commonspirit Health
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2014
Basinger, Pauline
Operational control — since 2024
Bunting, Darrin
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Cecil, Caitlin
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Concept Rehab, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Day, Denice
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Felder, Shirley
Operational control — since 2006
Finn, Christina
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Forvis Mazars Llp
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Fox, Amy
Operational control — since 2000
Grubbs, Stacey
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Hazard, Ted
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Howard, Casey
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Icp Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Iffland, Alisa
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Lind, Shawn
Operational control — since 2014
Lipsey, Prentice
Governing body · Officer — since 2021
Longhin-howard, Joan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2007
Lucas, Gina
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mbanu, Terika
Governing body — since 2024
Mcfarland, Dianne
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Melfi, Mitch
Governing body — since 2016
Munroe, Kyle
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Murriel, Shelly
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Nagel, Jennifer
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Ohio Newspapers, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Prelude Systems, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Rehmer, Heather
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Richter and Associates
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Riffle, Ramonda
Operational control — since 2022
Snodgrass, Barbara
Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Stidham, Kathryn
Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Sylvania Franciscan Health
Additional disclosable party — since 2014
The Northern Trust Company
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Ulrichpinciotti Design Group, Llc
Operational control — since 2011
Valliant, Marcelina
Operational control — since 2024
Voelker, Jennifer
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Wallen, Lisa
Operational control — since 2020
Wine, Matthew
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1995-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-05-21
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Average billed charges
$373 per day (≈ $11,340/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
58% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 31% private/other
Occupancy
75% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
2% above the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
138
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-07-15
F-0688
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2026-07-15
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-07-15
F-0760
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-07-15
2026-05-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-07-15
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-07-15
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)
2026-03-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-24
2025-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-13
2025-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0604
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0605
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-13
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-07-13
2024-09-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-16
2023-10-05Health inspection7 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F-0690
D · No harm found
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 2023-11-03
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-03
2023-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-08-11
2021-06-29Health inspection7 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F-0688
D · No harm found
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 2021-08-06
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2021-08-06
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-08-06
2025-05-21Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-13
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-13
2023-10-05Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-03
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-03
2021-06-29Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-06
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 365976.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.9★★★★★43 ratings on Google
★★★★★Ryan Fugate OR-Roseburg · 2026-03-27 · via Google“As an outsider visiting a friend at Providence Care Center, I was immediately struck by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the obvious professionalism of everyone I encountered. The facility itself is spotlessly clean and well-maintained, creating a bright and comfortable environment. From the front desk staff to the care team I observed interacting with residents, everyone was incredibly courteo…”
★★★★★Prentice Lipsey OH-Centerville · 2026-04-23 · via Google“Conveniently located near the local hospital, this location boast a great longstanding relationship for meeting the care needs of those needing quick rehab or longer stays.”
★★★★★Paula Hermes · 2024-12-24 · via Google“I enjoy visiting my mother at the Providence Commons independent building. The building is clean and the walls of her room are soundproof. There are always residents sitting in the lobby, that greet me, and there are so many activities for which the residents can take part, with sign-up sheets available. The echo device in the room is very helpful to my mother who can see what the latest announcem…”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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