Sanctuary at Ohio Valley

Name: Sanctuary at Ohio Valley
Address: 2932 SOUTH 5TH STREET, Ironton, OH, 45638, US
Telephone: 7405326188

2932 South 5th Street, Ironton, OH 45638 · Lawrence County · 93 certified beds · avg 77 residents/day · certified since Apr 23, 1990

Part of chain: AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION (5 facilities, chain avg rating 2.8★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.24

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Dec 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Sep 15, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Sep 15, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 16, 2020	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Jan 16, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Jan 16, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	3	F
2022	2	D
2024	1	D
2025	5	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Ohio avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.24	3.45	3.95	bottom 43% in Ohio; bottom 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.45	0.60	0.69	bottom 28% in Ohio; bottom 30% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.95	3.07	3.50	top 49% in Ohio; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.18	0.42	0.48	bottom 5% in Ohio; bottom 9% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	40.6	48.7	45.8	top 29% in Ohio; top 38% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.2	43.9	42.9	top 16% in Ohio; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.43, RN 0.48, weekend 3.12. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Ahf Management Corp	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Ahf Management Corp	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/25/2025
American Health Foundation , INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
American Health Foundation , INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/25/2025
Apgar, David	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Eichenlaub, Brian	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Eichenlaub, Brian	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/30/2025
Haemmerle, J Michael	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/20/1996
Haemmerle, J Michael	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Haemmerle, Jeffrey	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/20/2023
Haemmerle, Jeffrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/20/2023
Haemmerle, Jeffrey	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/20/2023
Haemmerle, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/20/1996
Haemmerle, Mark	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/29/1995
Lehman, Timothy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Lehman, Timothy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
McDonough, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Salser, Annette	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
"How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Harbor Healthcare of Ironton	0.4 mi	Ironton, OH	★★★★☆	3/5
Crystal Care of Coal Grove	0.9 mi	Coal Grove, OH	★★★☆☆	3/5
Woodland Oaks	3.0 mi	Ashland, KY	★★★★☆	4/5
Oakmont Manor	3.1 mi	Flatwoods, KY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	4.9 mi	Ashland, KY	★★★★☆	3/5
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation	7.3 mi	Wurtland, KY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation	9.9 mi	Ashland, KY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Riverview Post Acute	10.1 mi	South Point, OH	★★★☆☆	4/5
Madison Park Healthcare	12.6 mi	Huntington, WV	★★★★★	5/5
Crystal Care Center of Franklin Furnace	13.0 mi	Franklin Furnace, OH	★★★★★	5/5
Heritage Center	14.3 mi	Huntington, WV	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center	14.7 mi	Huntington, WV	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 365791.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Sanctuary at Ohio Valley

2932 South 5th Street, Ironton, OH 45638 · 7405326188

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
☐ "How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 365791 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)