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5757 Whiteford Rd Sylvania, OH 43560 · Lucas County
All 5 nursing homes in Sylvania, OH (5 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 365898 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.41 hours per resident per day at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania, below the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 0.53 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.13 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 47.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Ohio median 48.9%). 2 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania: Medicare and Medicaid
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Ohio's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 10, 2025 and found 21 deficiencies, plus 13 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 93 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 93 citations at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania across 11 inspection dates, 25 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on April 15, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (28) and resident rights (25). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level J, April 15, 2024). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 16, 2026 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
June 23, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 10, 2025 · 24 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EImplement 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DLet each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
BProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
BNotify 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.
October 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
April 15, 2024 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
March 21, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
March 4, 2024 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
November 16, 2023 · 34 citations
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DLimit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
DHonor 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.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
November 6, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
October 10, 2023 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
July 15, 2021 · 13 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
EProvide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
Questions to ask on a tour of Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on April 15, 2024 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 15, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
4 penalties in the last three years, including $131,599 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | Fine | $39,820 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Fine | $16,746 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Fine | $75,033 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 27 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 3.5 mi
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4.9 mi
Toledo Hospital the ToledoEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 0m for patients treated and sent home
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7.3 mi
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center ToledoEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 36m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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