Carecore at Minster
24 North Hamilton Street, Minster, OH 45865 · Auglaize County · (419) 628-2396
83 certified beds, about 61 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1981
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365566 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 18, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 29 health citations since August 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,743 in the last three years; the largest was $28,743, and the latest is dated July 21, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.45 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
26.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Carecore Health, an affiliated group of 12 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 29 health citations on file.
September 18, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- 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, review of manufacturer instructions, and policy review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food in a safe and sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility identified one (#10) resident that did not receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 56.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, observations, staff interviews, and review of the Long- Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding on Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. This affected one (#50) of five residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 56.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to develop a plan of care to address resident's with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. This affected two (#7 and #43) of two residents review for PTSD. The facility census was 56.
- D 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 medical record review, review of fall investigation reports, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure care plans were updated with current fall interventions. This affected one (#50) of five reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 56.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident representative interview, staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to assist residents in attending scheduled activities of their preference and on a consistent basis. This affected two (#10 and #9) of three residents sampled for activities. The facility census was 56.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure orders for dressing changes were completed as ordered. This affected one (#44) of two residents sampled for dressing changes. The facility census was 56.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of a dialysis binder, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate and appropriate clinical information was provided to and received from a dialysis provider to ensure coordination of care. This affected one (#4) of one residents reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 56.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and Medical Director interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from unnecessary medications including duplicate drug therapy. This affected one (#45) of three residents reviewed for antibiotic use. The facility census was 56.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, recipe review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure pureed food was prepared in a manner that preserved flavor and nutrition. This had the potential to affect three (#12, #22, and #56) of three residents identified by the facility as being on a diet with pureed meat. The facility census was 56.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, physician interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the antibiotic stewardship program was followed per policy. This affected one (#45) of three residents reviewed for antibiotic use. The facility census was 56.
July 21, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of a Facility Reported Incident, review of police report, review of hospital records, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident was free from physical abuse by a facility staff member. This resulted in physical harm when Resident #01 was forcefully pushed down on to a bed by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #200 causing physical injuries of bruising, skin impairments and pain. During the incident, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #202 observed and failed to intervene to protect Resident #01 from abuse. This affected one (#01) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 55.
February 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on employee file review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the Activity Director was qualified. This had the potential to affected 28 residents (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #12, #14, #16, #18, #20, #25, #26, #28, #29, #31, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #39, #41, #46, #47, #48, #52 and #53) who regularly attend activities. The facility census was 53.
January 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of resident trust accounts, resident interview, staff interview, resident representative interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain a complete, accurate and accessible accounting of resident trust accounts and further failed to provide quarterly statements to residents for those accounts. This affected three (#1, #2 and #3) of three residents reviewed for personal funds. The facility identified 35 residents who had resident trust accounts. The facility census was 57.
July 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to prevent resident to resident abuse. This affected two (Residents #52 and #45) of four reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 63.
April 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the laundry room wall was in good repair without missing drywall or black substance on wall and around the window. This had the potential to affect 55 residents who have their laundry washed at the facility, the facility identified three (#20, #21 and #25) residents who do not have their laundry washed by the facility. The facility census was 58.
December 4, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of hospital records, and staff and Physician #850 interviews, the facility failed to ensure a newly admitted resident received appropriate diabetes care when the facility staff failed to clarify a resident's diabetes diagnosis and the need for blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration. This resulted in Actual Harm when staff failed to monitor Resident #04's blood sugars and the resident subsequently had a change in condition resulting in hospitalization and a diagnosis of hyperglycemia requiring intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SQ) insulin administration and (IV) fluids. Additionally, the facility failed to have blood glucose monitoring and insulin in place for Resident #38, which placed the resident at risk for more than minimal harm. This affected two (Residents #04 and #38) of three residents reviewed for diabetes management. [...]
- 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 record review, staff interview and review of information from Medscape, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified regarding a residents low blood glucose reading. This affected one (#14) of three residents reviewed for notification of change. The facility census was 45.
- 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 interviews, the facility failed to ensure a residents admission physician orders were implemented. This affected one (#11) of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 45.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and review of information from Medscape, the facility failed to ensure insulin was administered as ordered resulting in significant medication errors. This affected one (#14) of three residents reviewed for blood glucose monitoring. The facility census was 45.
January 12, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- 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, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure open food products in the refrigerator and/or freezer were dated after opening. This had the potential to affect 37 out of 39 residents residing in the facility who receive their meals from the kitchen, the facility identified two (#22 and #193) resident who did not receive meals from the kitchen. Facility census was 39.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, review of facility policy and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines, the facility failed to offer residents the pneumonia vaccinations per CDC Guidelines. This affected four (#16, #12, #35, and #39) of five residents reviewed for immunizations. The census was 39.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff and resident interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to complete baseline care plans for residents. This affected three (#4, #193, and #243) of 14 residents in the sample. The census was 39.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff and resident interviews and policy review, the facility failed to initiate a comprehensive care plan for smoking. This affected two (#34 and #9) of two residents reviewed for smoking. Facility 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 review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications when the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) antipsychotic medications was not ordered for longer than 14 days. This affected one (#14) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 39.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, review of facility policy, and review of manufacturer guidelines, the facility failed to ensure staff primed insulin pen devices (insulin pens) before insulin administration resulting in a significant medication error. This affected one (#18) of five residents observed for medication administration. The census was 39.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff appropriately disinfected a glucometer device after use. This affected one (#13) of one residents observed for blood sugar checks. The census was 39.
August 28, 2019Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) minutes, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure QAA meetings were conducted on a quarterly basis. This had the potential to affect all 58 residents of the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring was completed regarding Legionella. This had the potential to affect all 58 residents of the facility.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of NON-coverage (SNF/ABN) when cut from Medicare Part A services as required. This affected three residents (#11, #29 and #38) of three reviewed for Notice of Medicare Non-coverage (NOMNC). The facility census was 58.
Fire safety inspections
32 fire safety citations on file: 8 on September 18, 2025, 14 on January 12, 2023, 10 on August 28, 2019.
Every fire safety citation32 citations
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F 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 Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 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.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | Fine | $28,743 |
| December 4, 2023 | Payment Denial | 15 days from December 28, 2023 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.45 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.93 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.46 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 26.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.94 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 4.65 on weekdays and 3.93 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.60 in April to June 2025 to 4.45 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 | 4.45 | 0.50 | 4.65 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 61 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.67 | 0.50 | 4.88 | 4.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.52 | 0.52 | 4.73 | 3.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.60 | 0.55 | 4.82 | 4.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 57 |
| 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 | 4.6 | 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 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 35.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.2 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.0 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARECORE AT MINSTER. CMS links this home to Carecore Health, a group of 12 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertanu, Chaim | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2024 | |
| Hertanu, Chaim | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2024 | |
| Carecore Minster Realty, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2024 | |
| Hertanu, Chaim | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2024 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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- Vancrest of St. Mary's St. Marys, 10.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
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- Momentous Health at Sidney Sidney, 12.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Fair Haven Shelby County Sidney, 13.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 56 citations
- Versailles Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Versailles, 13.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 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 Carecore at Minster's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Carecore at Minster 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Carecore at Minster get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 18, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Carecore at Minster been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,743 in the last three years.
- Does Carecore at Minster 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 Carecore at Minster?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Carecore Health. Legal business name: CARECORE AT MINSTER.
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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