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850 Marseilles Avenue Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 · Wyandot County

(419) 294-4973

All 2 nursing homes in Upper Sandusky, OH (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 99 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 365478 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Vancrest of Upper Sandusky 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 Vancrest of Upper Sandusky as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

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.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.57 hours per resident per day at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky, about the same as the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 0.70 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.90 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 48.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Ohio median 48.9%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.57 hours
About the Ohio median Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.70 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.90 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 48.6% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 14.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds99
Residents per day 92 About 93% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceApril 1980
Part of a chainVancrest Health Care Centers
Legal business nameVANCREST OF UPPER SANDUSKY LLC

Paying for care at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky: Medicare and Medicaid

Vancrest of Upper Sandusky 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 January 15, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 20 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 20 citations at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 20 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure 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" (tag F0761, level F, January 15, 2026). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

January 15, 2026 · 10 citations

FEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2026)

October 26, 2023 · 8 citations

FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 · Past Non-Compliance (Jun 1, 2023)

ENotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

July 6, 2021 · 2 citations

EHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 23, 2021)

DEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 23, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of Vancrest of Upper Sandusky

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 26, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. 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

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 3/5 3/5 5/5
August 2026 4/5 3/5 3/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Vancrest of Upper Sandusky

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.7 mi
    Wyandot Memorial Hospital Upper Sandusky
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 12m for patients treated and sent home
  • 16.1 mi
    Bucyrus Community Hospital Bucyrus
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 58m for patients treated and sent home
  • 18.7 mi
    Marion General Hospital Marion
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 7m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Upper Sandusky · 1.4 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 82 beds · Medicaid
Unger Park Post Acute Bucyrus · 15.3 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 86 beds · Medicaid
Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo Bucyrus · 17.1 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 80 beds · Medicaid
Harding Pointe Marion · 17.3 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 50 beds · Medicaid
Marion Pointe Marion · 17.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 45 beds · Medicaid

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