Vancrest Health Care Center
10357 Van Wert Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Van Wert County · (419) 238-4646
93 certified beds, about 75 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1970
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365254 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 1, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 22 health citations since July 2019, 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 3.47 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.
43.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Vancrest Health Care Centers, an affiliated group of 13 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.
407/19
1210/22
112/23
505/25
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 22 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
3E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 1, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the activity calendar, record review, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to offer a variety of activities to the residents which meet the resident's needs and preferences. This affected five (#18, #38, #43, #56, and #63) of five residents reviewed for activities. The facility identified 34 residents who regularly attended activities. The facility census was 70.
- 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 review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident care conferences were offered and provided routinely as required. This affected two (#6 and #7) of two residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 70.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, family and staff interview, and review of the policy, the facility failed to ensure residents who were dependent on staff with activities of daily living were offered and fed their meals. This affected one (#45) resident observed during meal service. The facility census was 70.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure wound treatments were completed per physician order. This affected one (#13) of two residents reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 70.
- 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, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left at the bedside. This affected one resident (#50) of four residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 70.
December 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the nursing staffing schedules and staff interviews, the facility failed to have Registered Nurse coverage for eight consecutive hours on two days as required. This had the potential to affect all 69 residents residing in the facility. Facility census was 69.
October 13, 2022Standard inspection · 12 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, observation, staff and family interview, review of the hospital documentation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure falls were investigated to determine the root cause analysis to reduce hazards, implement resident-specific interventions, and to reduce/eliminate falls and falls with major injury. This resulted in Actual Harm when Resident #16 experienced repeated falls resulting in a fractured left wrist on one event and a fractured left femur on another event with surgical repair without investigating and/or determining the cause of each fall. In between the two falls with fractures, Resident #16 fell and suffered a contusion to the left knee and the hip area. This affected one resident (#16) out of two residents reviewed for falls. [...]
- E Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, policy review, the facility failed to accurately assess residents and obtain consent for assist rails/transfer enablers. This affected 10 residents (#02, #06, #10, #18, #24, #30, #34. #37, #50, and #52) and had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 57.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents had access to the call light. This affected two residents (#18 and #52) and had the potential to affect all 57 residents residing in the facility.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accuracy of the minimum data assessment. This affected two residents (#16 and #259) out 16 residents reviewed. The facility census was 57.
- 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 and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the baseline care plan was accurately completed. This affected one resident (#259) out of 24 resident reviewed. The facility census was 57.
- 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, observation, and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure the care plan was accurately developed and implemented. This affected two residents (#259 and #07) out of 24 residents reviewed. The facility census was 57. 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #07 revealed an admission date of 06/10/19. Diagnoses included congested heart failure (CHF), hypertension (HTN), and chronic kidney disease. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #07 had intact cognition and required extensive one person assistance for bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use. Review of the care plan for potential for impairment of skin integrity listed betadine to the right ear for proactive skin health and scabs to bilateral feet. [...]
- 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, observation and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure interventions were reviewed and revised after a fall. This affected one resident (#16) out of two residents reviewed for falls. In addition, the facility failed to ensure resident skin care plans were reassessed, reviewed, and revised This affected two (#259 and #07) of three residents reviewed for skin alterations. The facility census was 57.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff, resident, and hospital staff interview, observation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was prepared for a colonoscopy and endoscopy as scheduled. This affected one resident (#26) out of one resident reviewed for medical appointments. In addition, the facility failed to ensure existing skin conditions were assessed, measured and referrals were made. This affected two (#07 and #259) out of 24 Residents reviewed. The facility census was 57.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer care planned and ordered interventions were implemented. This affected one resident (#259) out of 24 residents reviewed. The facility census was 57.
- 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 policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents with orders for as needed psychotropic medications had not extended the order beyond 14 days without physician rationale. This affected one resident (#26) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 57.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure medications were administered without error. There were three errors out of 34 opportunities for a calculated medication error rate of 8.82 percent. This affected one resident (#03) out of three residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 57.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure infection control procedures were implemented. This affected two residents (#24 and #57) out of two residents reviewed for transmission based precaution. The facility census was 57.
July 11, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure personal items including attends, wash basins and bed pans were appropriately stored to prevent cross contamination. This affected five (#8, #20, #32, #33, and #63) out of 24 residents observed during the initial pool sample. The facility census was 79.
- 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 medical record review, staff interview, policy review and review of information from on infection from McGreer's, the facility failed to timely notify the physician for a resident with a urinary tract infection (UTI). This affected one (#8) out of four residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 79.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #32, who required staff assistance with activities of daily living, received adequate and timely care to maintain good personal hygiene including facial shaving. This affected one (#32) out of three residents reviewed for assistance with personal hygiene. The facility census was 79.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, policy review and review of information from on infection from McGreer's, the facility failed to ensure treatment was provided to a resident timely for the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI). This affected one (#8) out of four residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 79.
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 5 on May 1, 2025, 6 on October 13, 2022, 6 on July 11, 2019.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 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 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 Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.47 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.02 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.72 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.30 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.65 on weekdays and 3.02 on weekends, 17% 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 3.59 in April to June 2025 to 3.47 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.47 | 0.63 | 3.65 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.60 | 0.68 | 3.82 | 3.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 73 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.84 | 0.75 | 4.04 | 3.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 72 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.59 | 0.71 | 3.83 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 72 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 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 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.0 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.5 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VAN RUE, INC.. CMS links this home to Vancrest Health Care Centers, a group of 13 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White, Carol | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/1982 | |
| White, Mark | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/1982 | |
| White, Scott | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| White, Scott | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 08/26/2013 | |
| White, Carol | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/1982 | |
| White, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/1982 | |
| Bagley, Jon | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/1994 | |
| McCleery, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/23/1993 | |
| White, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/1982 | |
| Vancrest Management Corp. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2005 |
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 9 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 13, 2022: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.02 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Van Wert Manor Van Wert, 2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill Rockford, 11.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford Rockford, 12.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Adams Woodcrest Decatur, 15.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Vancrest of Delphos Delphos, 15.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Meadows of Delphos the Delphos, 15.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Adams Heritage Monroeville, 15.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Vancrest of Payne Payne, 16.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 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 Vancrest Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Vancrest Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Vancrest Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 1, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Vancrest Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Vancrest Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Vancrest Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Vancrest Health Care Centers. Legal business name: VAN RUE, INC..
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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