OHIO VETERANS HOME

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Care Quality Indicators

How OHIO VETERANS HOME Compares

OHIO VETERANS HOME is a 427-bed government-owned nursing facility in Sandusky, 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 staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (18.9%) is above the Ohio average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 427 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sandusky, the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Ohio average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (102% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6% (41% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.3% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (50% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Sandusky

Sandusky sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

16,184 (21.7%)

Median age

44.9 years

Median household income

$58,408

Median home value

$146,800

Demographics for Erie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sandusky.

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