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Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown

2003 Veterans Blvd, Georgetown, OH 45121 · Brown County · (937) 378-2900

168 certified beds, about 98 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 2008

CMS high performing icon Veterans home Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366351 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 2, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 18 health citations since March 2020 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 5.61 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.68 of those hours.

40.5% 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.

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 18 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
6E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 2, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    F712 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure regulatory physician visits were conducted by the physician or authorized designee at least every 60 days. This affected four (#75, #84, #88, and #94) of four residents reviewed for physcian services. The facility census was 102.
May 4, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a residents' advanced directives matched in the electronic record and the paper record. This affected one (Resident #14) of two residents reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 77.
  2. D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    F622 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to have the necessary paperwork for a resident when they discharged to the hospital. This affected one (Resident #12) of three residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 77.
  3. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) was completed timely after a significant change. This affected one (Resident #63) of four residents reviewed for PASARR during the annual survey. The facility census was 77.
March 5, 2020Standard inspection · 14 citations
  1. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of infection control surveillance documents, staff interview review of facility policy the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program that monitored monthly infection control trends. This had the potential to affect all 151 facility residents.
  2. E
    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.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received written bed hold notifications upon discharge to the hospital. This affected four (#13, #56, #60 and #98) residents of four reviewed for discharge notification. The facility census was 151.
  3. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, controlled substance sheet review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure proper procedures were in place regarding the storage and administration of controlled substances. This had the potential to affect a total of 20 Residents (#32, #55, #60, #101, #103, #116 on the A1 Blue Cart, Residents #4, #23, #50, #69, #92, #119 on the A2 Blue Cart, Resident #137 on the C1 Blue Cart, Residents #9, #14, #47, #53, #110, #115, #128 on the C2 Blue Cart who had controlled substances stored. The census was 151.
  4. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure the consultant pharmacist completed a thorough monthly review of each resident's medication regimen which included documentation of the presence or absence of irregularities. This affected four Residents (355, #59, #60, and #110) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 151.
  5. 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.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, review of dining spreadsheets, review of list of residents receiving pureed meals and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure the portion sizes reflected in the menu spreadsheet were followed to ensure residents received adequate nutrition. This affected seven residents (#36, #60, #98, #99, #101, #133 and #143) of a total census of 151.
  6. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, review of residents diets and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure food items on the C2 unit were kept at a safe temperature during food service. The facility also failed to ensure staff utilized sanitary practices when handling a resident's food items. This had the potential to affect 40 Residents (#9, #10, #13, #14, #17, #20, #29, #35, #39, #40, #42, #45, #47, #49, #53, #61, #64, #67, #70, #76, #80, #85, #87, #94, #96, #100, #109, #110, #112, #115, #117, #124, #128, #130, #134, #135, #138, #139, #148 and #254) out of 151 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 151.
  7. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure residents had valid code status forms in their medical records. The forms were not signed by a physician. This affected one (Resident #404) of 30 residents sampled. The census was 151.
  8. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of resident assessments related to antipsychotic use. This affected one (Resident #59) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 151.
  9. D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    F685 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to arrange for audiological services for residents. This affected one (Resident #59) of one resident reviewed for communication. The census was 151.
  10. 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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure splints to maintain range of motion were in place. This affected one (Resident #144) of two residents reviewed for positioning and mobility. The census was 151.
  11. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was clean and failed to change tubing appropriately. This affected one (Resident #19) of two residents reviewed for respiratory care. The census was 151.
  12. 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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of online resources and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) black box warning the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication orders were limited to 14 days or that a rationale and duration of the PRN psychotropic medication was indicated in the medical record. The facility also failed to ensure a resident's antipsychotic medication had appropriate indications for use. This affected three residents (#59, #60 and #133) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 151.
  13. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, review of facility policy, and review of online resources the facility failed to ensure cardiac medication was administered in a safe manner as ordered by the physician. This affected one (Resident #135) of six residents observed for medication administration. The census was 151.
  14. 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy and manufacturer recommendation the facility failed to properly store resident medications and failed to discard expired medications. This directly affected Residents #90 and #404 and had the potential to affect all residents. The census was 151.

Fire safety inspections

11 fire safety citations on file: 4 on April 2, 2026, 3 on May 4, 2023, 4 on March 5, 2020.

Every fire safety citation11 citations
  1. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · April 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · April 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · April 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · May 4, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · May 4, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · May 4, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
    K 344 · March 5, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 5, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · March 5, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · March 5, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

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.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)5.613.693.86
Registered nurses0.680.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends4.913.283.42
Nurse aides3.18
Licensed practical nurses1.75
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)40.5%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.10 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 5.89 on weekdays and 4.91 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 14.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.50 in April to June 2025 to 5.61 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20265.610.685.894.91 14.8%0 of 9098
Oct to Dec 20255.590.755.864.89 17.3%0 of 92101
Jul to Sep 20255.710.775.975.05 27.3%0 of 9298
Apr to Jun 20255.500.695.814.73 31.0%0 of 91104
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Ohio, Jan to Mar 20263.640.603.803.244.6%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.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for Ohio

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Ohio, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$18.76$17.93 to $21.4463,280
LPNs and LVNs$29.78$27.34 to $31.6839,900
Registered nurses$39.67$38.08 to $47.61143,730
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeOhioUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
13.75.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.30.20.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.30.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.03.23.2
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.36.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.53.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.08.815.4
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.41.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.21.81.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

CMS reports none of these results for this home: The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTING.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State AccountingDirect ownership interestOrganization11/15/2003
Augustin, NerleenIndirect ownership interestIndividual02/21/2023
Workman, AnnetteIndirect ownership interestIndividual05/17/2013
Augustin, NerleenOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/21/2023
Reber, KaitlinOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/23/2026
Workman, AnnetteOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/17/2013
State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State AccountingAdp of the SNFOrganization11/15/2003
Augustin, NerleenAdp of the SNFIndividual02/21/2023
Reber, KaitlinAdp of the SNFIndividual02/23/2026
Workman, AnnetteAdp of the SNFIndividual11/15/2003

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.

  1. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2020: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 4, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
  3. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2020: "Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services."
  4. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 4, 2023: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."

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Common questions

What is Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown get at its last inspection?
0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 2, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown 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 Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown?
CMS lists 10 owners and managers. Legal business name: STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTING.

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