Nursing Homes · Fostoria, OH
Good Shepherd Home
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SOURCE DATA AUG 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Independence House
1000 Independence Rd · Fostoria, OH 44830 · 50 certified beds
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NPI 1275719049. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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About Independence House
Independence House is a nursing home in Fostoria, Ohio. Its reported capacity is 50 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Blanchard Valley Health System. Our copy of the inspection record holds 11 citations, the newest dated 28 April 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.50 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
4.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
6
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
6
4.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
6
Inspection history (11)
Records from June 2019 to April 2026.
April 28, 2026 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-28 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-28.GOVApril 28, 2026 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-28 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-28.GOVFebruary 17, 2026 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-17 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-02-17.GOVFebruary 17, 2026 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-17 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-02-17.GOVSeptember 5, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-05 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-05.GOVSeptember 5, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-05 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-05.GOVJune 13, 2019 · D
Citation F0770Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-13 under CMS tag F0770 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-06-13.GOVJune 13, 2019 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-13 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-06-13.GOVJune 13, 2019 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-13 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-06-13.GOVJune 13, 2019 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-13 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-06-13.GOVJune 13, 2019 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-13 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-06-13.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.50 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q44.69 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.69 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.50 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.50 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.50 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-1.19 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit
Parent organization: Blanchard Valley Health System
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Median · OH$9,186/moSee full OH cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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