Vancrest Health Care Center
10357 Van Wert Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Van Wert County · 93 certified beds · avg 75 residents/day · certified since Dec 23, 1970
Part of chain: VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTERS (13 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 13, 2022 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Nov 4, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (22)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Dec 7, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · from a complaint |
| Oct 13, 2022 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jul 11, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jul 11, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Jul 11, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Jul 11, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 5).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | E |
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) | 3.10 | 3.45 | 3.95 | bottom 32% in Ohio; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.69 | top 46% in Ohio; bottom 47% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.69 | 3.07 | 3.50 | bottom 27% in Ohio; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.23 | 0.42 | 0.48 | bottom 13% in Ohio; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 43.5 | 48.7 | 45.8 | top 36% in Ohio; top 46% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 43.9 | 42.9 | top 20% in Ohio; top 20% 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 3.47, RN 0.63, weekend 3.02. 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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White, Carol | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/1982 |
| White, Mark | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/1982 |
| White, Scott | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/2020 |
| Bagley, Jon | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1994 |
| McCleery, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/1993 |
| Vancrest Management Corp. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2005 |
| White, Carol | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1982 |
| White, Mark | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1982 |
| White, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1982 |
| White, Scott | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2013 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How is routine foot care handled here, and does a podiatrist visit regularly?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
- "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 | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Manor | 2.0 mi | Van Wert, OH | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill | 11.1 mi | Rockford, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford | 12.1 mi | Rockford, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Adams Woodcrest | 15.3 mi | Decatur, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Vancrest of Delphos | 15.6 mi | Delphos, OH | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Meadows of Delphos the | 15.7 mi | Delphos, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Adams Heritage | 15.9 mi | Monroeville, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Vancrest of Payne | 16.7 mi | Payne, OH | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Roselawn Manor | 17.7 mi | Spencerville, OH | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Gardens of Paulding the | 19.7 mi | Paulding, OH | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 365254.