Good Shepherd Home
725 Columbus Ave, Fostoria, OH 44830 · Seneca County · (419) 937-1801
95 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365963 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 18, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 33 health citations since May 2022, 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 4.60 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.66 of those hours.
32.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
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.
1605/22
610/24
1105/26
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 33 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
22D
5E
5F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 18, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- F 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 observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were were properly stored, labeled, and dated. This had the potential to affect all 80 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 80. Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an admission on [DATE]. Diagnoses included allergic rhinitis, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, and anxiety disorder. Review of the physician's order dated 05/06/26 revealed an order for ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03 percent (%) for two sprays in both nostrils every 24 hours as needed for rhinitis related to allergic rhinitis. Review of the medical record for Resident #71 revealed an admission on [DATE]. Diagnoses included hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. [...]
- 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, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner. This affected all 77 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility identified three (#4, #60, and #61) residents received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 80.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, review of infection control documents, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident infections were adequately tracked for potential trends, failed to ensure residents with wounds were in enhanced barrier precautions, and failed to ensure resident equipment used to inhale medications were kept and stored in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all 80 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 80.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, review of the activities calendar, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to implement the activities calendar as scheduled and provide activities to meet resident needs. This affected 37 (#41, #28, #31, #17, #69, #64, #77, #3, #70, #49, #80, #51, #56, #39, #15, #82, #5, #32, #48, #36, #50, #62, #52, #38, #30, #24, #29, #22, #21, #9, #58, #20, #83, #76, #65, #79, and #2) of 37 residents who resided in the memory care unit. The facility census was 80.
- 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 observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure proper notifications were made when a resident changed rooms. This affected one (#89) of one residents reviewed for room changes. The facility census was 80.
- D 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 observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms were in good repair. This affected one (#5) of one residents reviewed for environment. The facility census was 80.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, resident and staff interview, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure adequate care was provided for residents dependent on staff for finger nail care. This affected two (#22 and 26) of two residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The census was 80.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure orders and interventions were in place to address a resident's need for leg braces. This affected one (#59) of one residents reviewed for brace devices. The census was 80.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention measures were implemented for residents following a fall episode. This affected two (#1 and #78) of six residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 80.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure gastric contents were replaced when verifying placement of a feeding tube. This affected one (#44) of one residents reviewed for feeding tubes. The census was 80.
- D Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, pest control staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the facility was free from bed bugs and affected areas were properly treated. This affected one (#89) of one residents reviewed for pests. The facility census was 80.
October 10, 2024Standard inspection · 6 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, and policy review, the facility failed to store foods properly in the refrigerator and failed to discard expired food items. This had the potential to affect all 83 residents who the facility identified received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 83.
- 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 record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to prepare pureed foods per the recipe and follow the dietician recommendations for serving sizes. This had the potential to affect six residents (#2, #37, #38, #46, #47, and #68) who received pureed meals and had to the potential to affect 77 residents who received regular or mechanical soft meals from the kitchen. The facility census was 83.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, staff interview, facility policy, and review of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to ensure staff donned appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in COVID-19 positive resident's rooms. This had the potential to affect all nine (#48, #49, #65, #67, #73, #76, #82, #88, and #189) residents in the 200 hall who were not COVID-19 positive. In addition, the facility failed to ensure four (#1, #11, #54, and #79) residents with a wound or indwelling medical device had enhanced barrier precautions in place. The facility identified an additional nine (#17, #30, #45, #48, #52, #53, #55, #68, and #189) residents who required enhanced barrier precautions. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene prior to administering medications to Resident #14. The facility census was 83.
- 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 facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident centered comprehensive care plans were in place. This affected two residents (#5 and #77) of 21 residents reviewed for resident centered comprehensive care plans. The facility census was 83.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to provide showers timely to residents who were dependent on staff for showers/bathing. This affected one (Resident #8) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). The facility census was 83.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure wound prevention boots were in place as physician ordered and failed to obtain a resident's weekly weight as physician ordered. This affected one (Resident (#11) of one resident reviewed for wounds and 21 residents reviewed for physician orders. The facility census was 83.
May 16, 2022Standard inspection · 16 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to identify potential hazards and resident-specific interventions to reduce and/or eliminate falls and falls with injury. This resulted in actual harm when a resident experience repeated falls, with one resulting in a fracture requiring surgery. This affected one resident (#46) out of four residents reviewed for falls. The census was 89.
- 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, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure foods were stored properly, staff prepared food in a sanitary manner, and failed to ensure the dishmachine reached appropriate temperatures. This had the potential to affect 88 residents in the facility. The facility identified one resident (#32) did not receive oral nutrition. The facility census was 89.
- 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 observation, resident interviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms and wheelchairs were kept in a clean and sanitary manner. This affected eight residents (#2, #32, #39, #50, #52, #56, #60, and #87) out of eight residents reviewed for environmental concerns. The facility census was 89.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, review of manufacturer's instructions, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff properly cleaned and disinfected the blood glucometer per manufacturer's recommendations. This had the potential to affect eight residents (#8, #23, #28, #31, #39, #41, #74 and #75) receiving blood sugar checks in the Meadows Unit. Facility census was 89.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to serve meals to residents in a dignified manner. This affected two residents (#1 and #21) of four residents reviewed for dining. The facility census was 89.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a comfortable wheelchair for Resident #30. This affected one resident of four reviewed for accommodation of needs. The facility census was 89.
- 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 record review, staff interview, family interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide a copy of the baseline care plan to Resident #46 or Resident #46's family. This affected one resident (#46) out of seven residents reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 89.
- 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, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to review and revise a resident's care plan. This affected one resident (#30) out of seven residents reviewed for care plannning. The census was 89.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received assistance with shaving and fingernail care. This affected one resident (#83) of four residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census was 89. Findings Include: Review of Resident #83's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/04/21. Diagnoses included history of COVID-19, dementia, and weakness. Review of Resident #83's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of nine indicating Resident #83 was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #83 required extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #83 displayed no behaviors during the review period. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide wound treatments as ordered. This affected one resident (#67) out of five residents reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 89.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents received timely care and treatment for vision and audiology. This affected one resident (#83) out of one resident reviewed for ancillary services. The facility census was 89. Findings Include: Review of Resident #83's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/04/21. Diagnoses included personal history of COVID-19, dementia and weakness. Review of Resident #83's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of nine indicating Resident #83 was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #83 had adequate vision and hearing at the time of the review. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement ordered treatments to potentially prevent pressure ulcers. This affected one resident (#30) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The census was 89.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide range of motion as ordered. This affected one resident (#7) of four residents reviewed for positioning and range of motion. The facility census was 89. Findings Include: Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/03/22. Diagnoses included adjustment disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra (at admission). Review of Resident #7's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of one indicating Resident #7 was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #7 required extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #7 was totally dependent on staff for eating. [...]
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to address the nutritional needs of residents with significant weight loss. This affected two residents (#30 and #39) of five residents reviewed for significant weight loss. The census was 89.
- D 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, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were timely addressed by the physician. This affected one resident (#7) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 89. Findings Include: Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/03/22. Diagnoses included type II diabetes, adjustment disorder, dementia, major depressive disorder, and Alzheimer's disease. Review of Resident #7's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of one, indicating Resident #7 was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #7 had delusions during the review period and displayed physical and verbal behavioral symptoms directed toward others one to three days during the review period. [...]
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents received timely dental services. This affected one resident (#83) of one resident reviewed for ancillary services. The facility census was 89. Findings Include: Review of Resident #83's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/04/21. Diagnoses included personal history of COVID-19, dementia and weakness. Review of Resident #83's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of nine, indicating Resident #83 was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #83 had no oral concerns at the time of the review. Review of Resident #83's care plan revised 04/11/22 revealed supports and interventions for risk for having behaviors of rejection of care, preferences for personal care, and self-care deficit. [...]
Fire safety inspections
21 fire safety citations on file: 9 on May 18, 2026, 8 on October 10, 2024, 4 on May 16, 2022.
Every fire safety citation21 citations
- F Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E 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.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E 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.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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) | 4.60 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.87 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.32 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.62 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 32.0% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 0.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
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 4.90 on weekdays and 3.87 on weekends, 21% 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 4.64 in April to June 2025 to 4.60 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 | 4.60 | 0.66 | 4.90 | 3.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 85 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.56 | 0.66 | 4.89 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.78 | 0.63 | 5.13 | 3.92 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.64 | 0.62 | 5.03 | 3.67 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 87 |
| 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 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 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 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.5 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.5 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GOOD SHEPHERD HOME.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widman, Christopher | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/1999 | |
| Dryfuse, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/11/2022 | |
| Macias, Crystal | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/21/1987 | |
| Walters, Beau | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2012 | |
| Widman, Christopher | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/1999 | |
| Dryfuse, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/11/2022 | |
| Macias, Crystal | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/27/1987 | |
| Walters, Beau | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2012 | |
| Widman, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/1999 |
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 15 problems in this area, most recently on May 18, 2026: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 18, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 18, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 18, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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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 Good Shepherd Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Shepherd Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Shepherd Home get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 18, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Good Shepherd Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Good Shepherd Home 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 Good Shepherd Home?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: GOOD SHEPHERD HOME.
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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