Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon
303 W Leggett St., Wauseon, OH 43567 · Fulton County · (419) 337-3050
50 certified beds, about 47 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365330 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 22, 2024, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 41 health citations since June 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.74 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.65 of those hours.
14.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Ayden Healthcare, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
906/19
1602/22
308/24
808/24
505/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 41 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
21D
8E
8F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
3C
May 28, 2026Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect when a facility staff used profanity. This affected six (#7, #14, #16, #26, #41, and #43) of six residents identified to be in the common area. The facility census was 47.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medication self-administration evaluations were completed. This affected one (#19) of one resident reviewed for medication self-administration. The facility census was 47.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident's choices were honored. This affected one (#19) of three residents reviewed for choices. The facility census was 47.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of written staff statements, staff interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse. This affected one (#16) of four residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 47.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of written staff statements, staff interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff reported allegations of abuse timely. This affected one (#16) of four residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 47.
August 22, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, resident and staff interview, review of the menu, review of the menu spreadsheet, review of food product information, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure food was served per the facility menu and spreadsheets. This directly affected one (#23) resident who was ordered a mechanical soft diet, directly affected one (#33) resident who received a pureed diet, and had the potential to affect all 45 residents residing in the facility who received food from the facility. The census was 45.
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interviews, review of a test tray, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure meals were palatable, delivered at the proper temperature, and had an attractive appearance. This had the potential to affect all 45 residents in the facility. The census was 45.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of nutritional supplement directions for use, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nutrition supplements were not expired and were used within the appropriate timeframe. This had the potential to affect eight (#12, #17, #19, #25, #31, #38, #45, and #50) residents who received nutrition supplements. The facility census was 45.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided a timely written discharge notice. This affected one (#30) of two residents reviewed for discharges from the facility. The facility census was 45.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, review of fall investigations, review of facility guidelines, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure neurological checks were performed per facility guidelines, and failed to ensure fall interventions were in place as care planned. This affected one (#31) of one resident reviewed for falls. The facility census was 45.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of a hemodialysis communication binder, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure hemodialysis access sites were monitored as care planned, and failed to ensure communication between the hemodialysis clinic and the facility regarding a resident's hemodialysis and services was maintained. This affected one (#200) of one resident reviewed for hemodialysis. The facility census was 45.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure resident's food preferences were followed. This affected two (#20 and #26) of seven residents reviewed for food preferences. The facility census was 45. Findings Included: 1. Review of Resident #26's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/27/23. Diagnosis included diabetes mellitus, absence of right toes, and iron deficiency anemia. Review of Resident #26's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident's cognition was intact. The resident had no natural teeth and required set up or clean up assistance for eating. Review of Resident #26' most recent care plan revealed she suffered from anemia and diabetes mellitus type two. The resident was at risk for hyper/hypoglycemia episodes related to diabetes mellitus type two. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter was placed on enhanced barrier precautions. This affected one (#5) of one resident reviewed for urinary catheters. The facility census was 45.
August 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was served warm and palatable. This had the potential to affect all residents who receive food from the facility's kitchen. The facility census was 47.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable environment. This affected one resident (#35) and had the potential to affect an additional 36 residents (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #17, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #25, #26, #27, #29, #31, #32, #33, #34, #38, #39, #40, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, ) residing in the facility. The facility census was 47.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were safely smoking. This affected one (Resident #48) of one resident observed for smoking. The facility census was 47.
February 18, 2022Standard inspection · 16 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, policy review, and review of information from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), the facility failed to assess and monitor pressure ulcers to prevent the deterioration of wounds. This resulted in Actual Harm when Resident #36 was admitted to the facility with a Stage 2 pressure ulcers (partial thickness skin loss into but no deeper than the dermis) to the coccyx and a Stage 2 pressure ulcer to the ankle that were not assessed and monitored regularly. Subsequently, both pressure ulcers declined and was assessed as Unstageable (full thickness tissue loss but is either covered by extensive necrotic tissue or by eschar) 15 days after admission. This affected one (#36) of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified two residents in the facility with pressure ulcers. [...]
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of staff schedules, staff on duty hours daily postings, staff timecards and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) was on duty for eight hours a day seven days a week. This has the potential to affect 39 of 39 residents in the facility. The census is 39.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, infection control log reviews and review of policies, the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute foods in a safe, sanitary manner. This affected 38 of 38 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility identified one (#36) resident had an order for nothing by mouth. The facility census was 39.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility Legionella Control Risk Management Plan, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to monitor and implement control measures to prevent Legionella growth. This had the potential to affect 39 of 39 residents in the facility. The facility census was 39.
- E Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review, resident interview, resident family interview, staff interview, and policy review; the facility failed to provide the resident/resident representative a written summary of the baseline care plan. This affected two (#338 and #36) of four residents reviewed for baseline care planning. The census was 39.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records, staff interview, family interviews, resident interviews and review of policy, the facility failed to revise care plans and failed to ensure residents/resident representatives were given the opportunity to participate in the care planning process. This affected five (#7, #32, #338, #36, #9) of 12 residents reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 39.
- E Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, review of dietary spreadsheets, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to prepare and serve pureed foods in a manner to maintain nutritional value. This affected five (#3, #4, #20, #28, and #287) of five residents on a pureed diet. The facility census was 39.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide care in a manner to promote dignity. This affected two (#337 and #11) of 39 sampled residents. The facility census was 39.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided assistance with shaving. This affected one (#5) of three residents reviewed for assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). The census was 39.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received hydration per physician orders for tube feeding flushes. This affected one (#36) of one resident reviewed for hydration. The facility census was 39.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview and review of the dialysis agreement, the facility failed to ensure communication to correlate care was provided by the dialysis clinic for residents receiving hemodialysis. This affected one (#9) of one resident reviewed for hemodialysis. The facility identified two residents on hemodialysis. The facility census was 39.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed ensure medication was timely administer as ordered by the physician. This affected one (#338) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medication. The census was 39.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications had a stop date after 14 days of use. This affected one (#13) of five sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility identified 18 residents that receive psychotropic medications. The facility census was 39.
- C Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident funds, review of surety bond, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the amount of the surety bond was equal to or greater than the total amount of resident funds. This affected affect 12 (#4, #7, #8, #13, #18, #19, #20, #24, #29, #31, #32, #33) residents with current accounts and had the potential to affect all residents. Facility census was 39.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of staff schedules, staff on duty hours daily postings, staff timecards and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the staffing information posted on the staff on duty hours was accurately reported. This has the potential to affect 39 of 39 residents in the facility. The census is 39.
- C Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to annually review and update the facility assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents. This had the potential to affect 39 of 39 residents in the facility. The facility census was 39.
June 6, 2019Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to timely respond to a pharmacist recommendation for three residents (#5, #17 and #21). Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure the policy included the specific time frames for the steps of the Medication Regimen Review process. This had the potential to affect all 40 residents residing in the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility record review and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure appropriate kitchen sanitation and proper food storage. This had the potential to affect all 40 residents in the facility. The facility stated all residents ate food from the kitchen.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of a facility dietary spreadsheet, the facility failed to ensure the dietary spreadsheet was followed as approved by the dietitian. This affected 13 residents (#1, #5, #7, #12, #21, #22, #24, #33, #37, #39, #42, #43 and #197) who received a regular meat entree and five residents (#1, #21, #23, #24, and #43) who received a puree diet. The facility census was 40.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of the infection control log, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to re-educate staff members when a trend of urinary tract infections was noted in 04/2019. This affected five residents (#14, #29, #35, #42 and #43). The facility census was 40.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to notify the physician of new pressure wounds for a resident. This affected one (Resident #35) of one resident reviewed for physician notification. The facility census was 40.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to issue a bed hold notice to a resident. This affected one (Resident #44) of one resident reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 40.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide care and treatment of new pressure wounds for a resident. This affected one (Resident #35) of three residents reviewed for pressure wounds. The facility identified four residents with pressure ulcer wounds. The facility census was 40.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident's respiratory equipment was properly maintained. This affected one (Resident #40) of two residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility identified 17 residents receiving oxygen and/or nebulizer therapy. The facility census was 40.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to administer medication as directed by the physician for a resident. This affected one (Resident #21) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 40.
Fire safety inspections
18 fire safety citations on file: 7 on August 22, 2024, 10 on February 18, 2022, 1 on June 6, 2019.
Every fire safety citation18 citations
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.74 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.34 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 14.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.67 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.91 on weekdays and 3.34 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.62 in April to June 2025 to 3.74 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.74 | 0.65 | 3.91 | 3.34 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 47 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.90 | 0.70 | 4.13 | 3.32 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.72 | 0.61 | 3.90 | 3.25 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.62 | 0.53 | 3.82 | 3.10 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 47 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.9 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BUCKEYE FOREST AT WAUSEON LLC. CMS links this home to Ayden Healthcare, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Family Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 51% | 12/31/2025 |
| Aschendorf, Jonathan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Kaplan, Yisroel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/31/2021 | |
| Buckeye Family Trust | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/31/2025 | |
| Aschendorf, Jonathan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Dunlap, Kim | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/12/2024 | |
| Kaplan, Yisroel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2021 | |
| Kayyali, Ammar | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Lahasky, Ephram | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2025 | |
| Aschendorf, Jonathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Dunlap, Kim | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/12/2024 | |
| Kayyali, Ammar | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on May 28, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on August 22, 2024: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on August 22, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 18, 2022: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
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- Embassy of Swanton Swanton, 12.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Swanton, 13 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Grand Rapids Care Center Grand Rapids, 17.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 22, 2024. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Ayden Healthcare. Legal business name: BUCKEYE FOREST AT WAUSEON LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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