Bellevue Care Center
One Audrich Square, Bellevue, OH 44811 · Sandusky County · (419) 483-6225
63 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366131 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 3, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since May 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.61 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.64 of those hours.
31.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Saber Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 126 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.
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 5 health citations on file.
November 26, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, physician interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure wound care was completed as required. This affected one (#69) of three residents reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 59. Findings Included: Review of Resident #69's medical record revealed an admission date of 09/18/24. Diagnoses included post operative orthopedic care of the right ankle, rib fracture, sacrum fracture, and cervical fracture due to a motor vehicle accident and congestive heart failure. Review of Resident #69's hospital note dated 09/18/24 revealed the resident was involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffered a fracture and dislocation of the right medial ankle joint. On release to the long-term care facility, the sutures remained intact along with wearing a hinged knee brace locked in extension and a foot/ankle splint. [...]
October 3, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident care equipment (fall mats) were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. This affected four (#5, #26, #28 and #32) of four residents reviewed who use a fall matt for safety. The facility census was 59.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide oral hygiene per physician orders and care plan. This affected one (#5) of one resident reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census 59.
September 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff and resident interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to maintain fall safety interventions to prevent a resident from falling. This affected one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 59.
May 19, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, family and staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide oral care to residents who were dependent upon staff for oral care. This affected one resident (#29) of one residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The facility census was 47.
May 16, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 3 on October 3, 2024, 2 on May 19, 2022, 2 on May 16, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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) | 3.61 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.12 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.78 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 3.81 on weekdays and 3.12 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.47 in April to June 2025 to 3.61 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 | 3.61 | 0.64 | 3.81 | 3.12 | 0.4% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.55 | 0.63 | 3.73 | 3.08 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.61 | 0.62 | 3.83 | 3.06 | 0.3% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.47 | 0.58 | 3.67 | 2.98 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 55 |
| 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 | 1.3 | 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 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.1 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.7 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BELLEVUE HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC. CMS links this home to Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Starkey, Cynthia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/26/2011 | |
| Weisberg, William | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/22/2025 | |
| Bellevue Re Group, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2018 | |
| Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020) | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Bnv Dynasty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2011 | |
| Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Huntington National Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2011 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Wiw Dynasty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Alda, Rugen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Starkey, Cynthia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/26/2011 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2011 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 26, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.12 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Majestic Care of Clyde Clyde, 8.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 49 citations
- Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Norwalk, 9.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Carecore at Gaymont Norwalk, 10.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Norwalk Memorial Home Norwalk, 11.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Vista Care Center of Milan Milan, 11.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC Green Springs, 12.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center Sandusky, 12.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Bellevue Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bellevue Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bellevue Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on October 3, 2024. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Bellevue Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bellevue Care Center 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 Bellevue Care Center?
- CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Saber Healthcare Group. Legal business name: BELLEVUE HEALTHCARE GROUP, 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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