CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3658602026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Independence House

1000 Independence Rd · Fostoria, OH 44830 · Hancock County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds50CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-09-0562024-09-053
Cycle 22022-02-1002022-02-100
Cycle 32019-06-1352019-06-135
02 / CITATION DETAIL

19 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-28 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint
2026-04-28 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint
2026-02-17 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-18 · complaint
2026-02-17 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-18 · complaint
2024-09-05 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01
2019-06-13 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · HEALTHF0770Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · FIREK0753Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
2019-06-13 · FIREK0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-22
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BLANCHARD VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/31/2007
  • BROUGH, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2021
  • COSIANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2015
  • DOWLING, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • EDGINGTON, ANNETTEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • HOPKINS, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2022
  • JONES, GINGERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2015
  • KENNARD, DANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2021
  • KROETZ, ELIZABETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2021
  • LAUSE, THOMASIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • LEWIS, MYRONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • LONGO, JOSEPHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • MALARKY, DONALDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • OVERTON, KIRBYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • POLDER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/30/2012
  • REINEKE, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
  • SHRADER, JEFFERYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2021
  • WEBB, ADELEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.50per resident day
RN hours0.88per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.06per resident day
Staff turnover63.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Fostoria ledger →
Good Shepherd Home95 beds · CMS overall 4/551 citation rowsSt Catherine'S C C Of Fostoria56 beds · CMS overall 3/539 citation rows
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