INDEPENDENCE HOUSE
1000 INDEPENDENCE RD, Fostoria, OH 44830
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask INDEPENDENCE HOUSE, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How INDEPENDENCE HOUSE Compares
INDEPENDENCE HOUSE is a 50-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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the Ohio average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% 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: 2.5% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8% (72% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.2% (106% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4% (125% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.1% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask INDEPENDENCE HOUSE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing INDEPENDENCE HOUSE with other nursing homes in Fostoria.
What keeps INDEPENDENCE HOUSE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help INDEPENDENCE HOUSE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.5% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is INDEPENDENCE HOUSE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.5% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is INDEPENDENCE HOUSE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 50 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at INDEPENDENCE HOUSE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains INDEPENDENCE HOUSE'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.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Fostoria
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.