GOOD SHEPHERD HOME
725 COLUMBUS AVE, Fostoria, OH 44830
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GOOD SHEPHERD HOME Compares
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME is a 95-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fostoria, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.5%) is above the Ohio average of 8.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 95 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fostoria, the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.5% — worse than the Ohio average of 8.8% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Ohio average of 3.4% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.5% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SHEPHERD HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SHEPHERD HOME with other nursing homes in Fostoria.
What keeps GOOD SHEPHERD HOME's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is GOOD SHEPHERD HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.5% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 3.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SHEPHERD HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 95 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SHEPHERD HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GOOD SHEPHERD HOME's rating advantage in Fostoria?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Fostoria
Fostoria sits in Seneca County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,858 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $52,897
- Median home value
- $108,900
Demographics for Seneca County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fostoria.
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