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 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.
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.
April 2, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
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
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
- 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.
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.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
- E 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 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.
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, 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.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
- 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.
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.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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.
- 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 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.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm 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 an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.61 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.91 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.18 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.75 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
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.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.61 | 0.68 | 5.89 | 4.91 | 14.8% | 0 of 90 | 98 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.59 | 0.75 | 5.86 | 4.89 | 17.3% | 0 of 92 | 101 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.71 | 0.77 | 5.97 | 5.05 | 27.3% | 0 of 92 | 98 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.50 | 0.69 | 5.81 | 4.73 | 31.0% | 0 of 91 | 104 |
| 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.
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
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
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.
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 | 13.7 | 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 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.0 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| 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 |
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.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 11/15/2003 | |
| Augustin, Nerleen | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/21/2023 | |
| Workman, Annette | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 05/17/2013 | |
| Augustin, Nerleen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/21/2023 | |
| Reber, Kaitlin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/23/2026 | |
| Workman, Annette | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/17/2013 | |
| State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/15/2003 | |
| Augustin, Nerleen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/21/2023 | |
| Reber, Kaitlin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/23/2026 | |
| Workman, Annette | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/15/2003 |
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.
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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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- Morris Nursing Home Bethel, 11.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Perkins Country Manor Augusta, 13.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Maysville, 17.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Adams County Manor West Union, 18.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Monarch Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Seaman, 18.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 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 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.
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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