About Independence House
Independence House, located in FOSTORIA, OH, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Independence House
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #2 out of 32 facilities within 25 miles.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.69 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.69 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Independence House provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 16 | Sep 05, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 12 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 22.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 6.5% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.5% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.0% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 10.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 14.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 8.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 92.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 23.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 30.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 87.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 85.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 34.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 3.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
Nearby Hospitals
MERCY HEALTH - TIFFIN HOSPITAL
TIFFIN, OH
BLANCHARD VALLEY HOSPITAL
FINDLAY, OH
WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL
BOWLING GREEN, OH
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FREMONT, OH
FOSTORIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FOSTORIA, OH
WYANDOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH
BUCYRUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
BUCYRUS, OH
BLUFFTON HOSPITAL
BLUFFTON, OH
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BLANCHARD VALLEY CONTINUING CARE SERVICES
Ownership Structure
- BLANCHARD VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- TIM BEIDELSCHIES ADP OF THE SNF
- TIM BEIDELSCHIES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL BROUGH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BROUGH TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- FRANK COSIANO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- FRANK COSIANO TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAVID CYTLAK ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVID CYTLAK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JAMES DOWLING TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JAMES DOWLING CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANNETTE EDGINGTON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ANNETTE EDGINGTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HOPKINS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HOPKINS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- GINGER JONES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GINGER JONES TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAN KENNARD TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAN KENNARD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH KROETZ CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH KROETZ TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- THOMAS LAUSE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THOMAS LAUSE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MYRON LEWIS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MYRON LEWIS ADP OF THE SNF
- MYRON LEWIS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOSEPH LONGO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH LONGO TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DONALD MALARKY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DONALD MALARKY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- KIRBY OVERTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KIRBY OVERTON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- RICHARD POLDER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RICHARD POLDER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOHN REINEKE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOHN REINEKE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- AMY SCHERER ADP OF THE SNF
- AMY SCHERER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JEFFERY SHRADER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JEFFERY SHRADER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ADELE WEBB TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ADELE WEBB CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Willows at Bowling Green The | N/A | 5 |
| Independence House | N/A | 5 |
| Briar Hill Health Campus | N/A | 5 |
| Grand Rapids Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Willows at Tiffin | N/A | 5 |
| The Manor at Greendale | N/A | 5 |
| St Francis Senior Ministries | N/A | 4 |
| Otterbein Portage Valley | N/A | 4 |
| Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Serenity Spring Senior Living at Arlington | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Independence House directly at 4194358505. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.