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Vancrest of St Mary's
1035 Hager Street, St Marys, OH 45885 (opens Google Maps) · Auglaize County · (419) 394-3308· 66 certified beds · avg 43 residents/day · certified since Oct 20, 1969 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTERS (13 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Dec 18, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.79
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 10 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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. F-0880
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. F-0656
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. F-0880
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have doctor's orders in place for a resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. · F-0635 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Jul 22, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | When a resident had a planned discharge, the facility did not make sure the necessary information was communicated to the resident and to the doctors or facility taking over their care. · F-0661 |
| Jul 22, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0677 |
| Jul 22, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 2).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 2 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityOhio averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.79
Ohio average: 3.45
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.56
Ohio average: 0.60
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.43
Ohio average: 3.07
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.79 | 3.45 | 3.95 | top 21% in Ohio; top 49% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.69 | top 47% in Ohio; bottom 46% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.43 | 3.07 | 3.50 | top 20% in Ohio; top 46% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.26 | 0.42 | 0.48 | bottom 20% in Ohio; bottom 23% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 52.6 | 48.7 | 45.8 | bottom 38% in Ohio; bottom 30% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 12.5 | 43.9 | 42.9 | top 6% in Ohio; top 6% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.84, RN 0.56, weekend 3.47.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.84 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Partnership
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley, Jon | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 29% | 10/16/2019 |
| Joint Township District Memorial Hospital | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 25% | 10/16/2019 |
| Myers, Mark | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 9% | 10/16/2019 |
| White, Mark | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 33% | 10/16/2019 |
| Bagley, Jon | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2019 |
| Goecke, Nita | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2019 |
| Goecke, Nita | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2019 |
| McCleery, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2019 |
| Myers, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2019 |
| White, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2019 |
All 10 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Vancrest Health Care Centers — 13 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Vancrest of Upper Sandusky — Upper Sandusky, OH · overall 4/5
- Vancrest of Urbana, INC — Urbana, OH · overall 3/5
- Vancrest-Upper Valley — Troy, OH · overall 4/5
- Rest Haven Nursing Home INC — Greenville, OH · overall 4/5
- Vancrest Health Care Center — Van Wert, OH · overall 5/5
- Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton — Eaton, OH · overall 3/5
- Vancrest Health Care Ctr of Ho — Holgate, OH · overall 4/5
- Vancrest of Ada — Ada, OH · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 12 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "When a new resident arrives, how do you make sure the doctor's orders for their care and medications are in place from day one?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "What exactly do you hand off to the next provider when a resident is discharged, and how do you confirm they received it?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 53% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 22 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transitional Care Unit | 0.2 mi | Saint Marys, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Grande Lake Healthcare Center | 1.5 mi | St Marys, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Otterbein St Marys Retirement Community | 3.5 mi | St Marys, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Wapakoneta Manor | 9.3 mi | Wapakoneta, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Gardens at Celina | 9.4 mi | Celina, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Celina Manor | 9.7 mi | Celina, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Carecore at Minster | 10.4 mi | Minster, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Roselawn Manor | 11.3 mi | Spencerville, OH | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Otterbein-Cridersville | 13.6 mi | Cridersville, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Cridersville Nursing and Rehab | 14.5 mi | Cridersville, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Briarwood Village | 15.6 mi | Coldwater, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Shawnee Manor | 16.3 mi | Lima, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 365232.