Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
7830 N St. Hwy 199 Rr2, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 · Wyandot County · (419) 294-1714
82 certified beds, about 76 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366269 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 5, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since September 2021, 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 3.54 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.46 of those hours.
27.1% 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.
209/21
1012/23
412/24
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 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
13D
0E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 5, 2024Standard inspection · 4 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, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain the ventilation hood system in a sanitary condition. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 64.
- 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, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure advanced directives were accurate. This affected two (Resident #18 and Resident #32) out of three residents reviewed for advanced directives. The census was 64.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of medical record for Resident #20 revealed an admission date of 06/01/24. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including weakness, anemia, spinal stenosis, and history of venous thrombosis and embolism. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #20 had intact cognition. The resident was a substantial to maximal assist for mobility. Review of the care plan revealed goals and interventions in place for anticoagulant therapy. Interventions included, observe and inform resident of signs or symptoms of bleeding tell him to inform staff of any such symptoms: black tarry stools, abnormal bleeding, administer coumadin as ordered, obtain labs and other diagnostic tests as ordered and report results, and notify physician as condition warrants. A review of the progress notes dated 12/03/24 at 6:45 A.M. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure accuracy of insulin injection by priming the insulin pen prior to dialing up dose of insulin. This resulted in a significant medication error. This affected one resident (#01) of two reviewed for medications pass. The census was 64.
December 28, 2023Standard inspection · 10 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, review of hospital documentation, review of fall investigations, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were care planned and appropriately implemented to prevent falls. This resulted in actual harm for Resident #40 on 11/10/23 when she sustained a fall, was sent to the hospital, and was found to have a right non-displaced pubic superior fracture and left minimally displaced inferior pubic fracture (pelvic fractures). The fracture was deemed non-operable and Resident #40 was returned to the facility on [DATE]. This affected one (#40) of one resident reviewed for falls. The facility census was 72.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of medical records, review of facility SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) tracking documentation, review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to timely identify and test residents and staff with signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or exposed to COVID-19. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure staff were appropriately wearing personal protective equipment. This had the potential to affect all 72 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 72.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a valid level one Pre-admission Screen and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed timely under a hospital exemption. This affected one (#66) of one resident reviewed for PASRR. The facility census was 72.
- 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 resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an accurate and thorough baseline care plan was completed. This affected one (#222) of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 72.
- 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 observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents' care plans were updated timely. This affected two (#41 and #42) of 16 residents reviewed for care plans. The census was 72.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to accurately assess a pressure ulcer as required. This affected one (#44) of two residents reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 72.
- 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 observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to monitor and ensure catheter care was provided for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. This affected one (#41) of one resident review for an indwelling urinary catheter. The census was 72.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure resident who received dialysis were provided a diet as order and fluid restrictions were monitored as ordered. This affected one (#222) of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 72.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to obtain physician orders for supplemental oxygen use. This affected one (#226) of three residents reviewed for oxygen use. The facility census was 72.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, staff interview, review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure pneumococcal immunizations were offered to eligible residents. This affected one (#16) of five residents reviewed for pneumococcal immunizations. The census was 72.
September 10, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D 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 review of the facility's policy, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a bed hold notice to a resident and/or the resident's family representative in a timely manner after discharge. This affected one (Resident #66) of three residents reviewed for discharges. The facility census was 64.
- 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, staff and resident interview, and review of the facility policies, the facility failed to complete a thorough fall investigation for Resident #6 to prevent further accidents. This affected one (Resident #6) of two residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 64.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 3 on December 5, 2024, 3 on December 28, 2023, 9 on September 10, 2021.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- E Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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) | 3.54 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.79 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.83 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 3.84 on weekdays and 2.79 on weekends, 27% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.76 in April to June 2025 to 3.54 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 | 3.54 | 0.46 | 3.84 | 2.79 | 0.6% | 0 of 90 | 76 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.40 | 0.40 | 3.66 | 2.75 | 0.0% | 1 of 92 | 76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.56 | 0.40 | 3.86 | 2.79 | 2.3% | 0 of 92 | 72 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.76 | 0.38 | 4.06 | 3.00 | 2.1% | 0 of 91 | 67 |
| 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 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.2 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WYANDOT COUNTY OFFICE OF AUDITOR.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandot County Office of Auditor | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/14/2011 | |
| Patynko, Jody | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/02/2026 | |
| Patynko, Jody | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2026 |
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 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 28, 2023: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 28, 2023: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 28, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.79 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
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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 Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 5, 2024. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: WYANDOT COUNTY OFFICE OF AUDITOR.
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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