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Good Shepherd Home

725 Columbus Avenue, Fostoria, OH 44830

Assisted Living Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,093
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,896
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,791

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,080
  • Average State Price: $3,383
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Good Shepherd Home Description

    Good Shepherd Home is a large 60 bed community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is located in the town of Fostoria, Ohio. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.2
    Good Shepherd Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 51 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 3 communities in Fostoria
  • Ranking in State: 754 out of 1636 communities in OH
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff, including nurses, are described as very caring, compassionate, and professional, with specific staff members going above and beyond in their duties.
    • The facility is praised for its cleanliness, neatness, and efficient handling of COVID-19 protocols.
    • Some employees, including an STNA, have had positive experiences working there, highlighting good treatment, employee meals, and amenities like massage chairs.
    • Family members of residents have noted the compassionate care provided, feeling that their loved ones are treated like family.
    • Several reviewers have had excellent experiences with the care provided.
    • One employee loves their job at the nursing home, citing an excellent quality of care.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One visitor reported poor conditions for a resident, including infrequent showers, unclean room, and lack of staff attention during their visit.
    • There are allegations of racism and mistreatment of staff, with claims that the facility prioritizes family members of the staff over others.
    • A salesperson reported a negative interaction with the Director, suggesting a lack of professionalism.
    • Concerns about understaffing, food quality, and lack of necessary equipment for rehabilitation care were mentioned, leading to extended stays for some residents.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • The facility itself is described as very nice, though the food quality is considered just okay.


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    Health

    Aquatic Therapy

    Wellness Services

    Medication Monitoring And Administration

    Intermediate Nursing Care

    Skilled Nursing Care

    Health And Wellness


    Services

    Assistance With Daily Living

    Wellness Programming

    Housekeeping Service

    Trash Removal

    Snow Removal

    Manicures


    Activities

    Cognitive Training

    Social Interaction

    Gardening

    Art Classes

    Reading

    Games


    Community Amenities

    Internet Access

    Chapel

    Outdoor Spaces

    Aviary

    Gardens

    Spacious Community Room


    Room Amenities

    Washer/Dryer Hookups

    Central Air

    Cable Television

    Kitchenette

    Full Bathroom

    A Full Kitchen


    Dining

    Café

    Meal Preparation

    Meals A Day

    Snacks

    Private Dining Rooms


    Transportation

    Transportation


    Pet

    Pets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 18, 1994
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 99
    Total current residents: 83
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 10
    Number of payment denials: 2
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $55250


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-05-09 2022-06-09 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-09 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-09 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-06-25 2019-08-16 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2018-04-17 2018-06-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2018-04-17 2018-06-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-04-17 2018-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-04-17 2018-06-07 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-08-13 $9,750
    2020-12-01 $35,750
    2022-05-16 $9,750
    2022-05-16 $15,000

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2020-08-13 2
    2020-12-01 19

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fostoria which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 13,167 (small town).
    • The average income is $45,009, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 52.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 43 days of snow and 150 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 0.3 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.16 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.07 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.07 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.37 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    1.4 miles away
    Save a lot food stores
    1.9 miles away
    Bascom Carry Out
    6.2 miles away
    Arcadia Superette
    6.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    9.5 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    Cooper Beach
    18.7 miles away
    Meijer
    19.2 miles away
    Huntington Center
    19.5 miles away
    Stroh Center
    19.6 miles away
    Bowling Green Visitor Center
    19.7 miles away

    Banks

    Fifth Third Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Huntington
    1.6 miles away
    KeyBank
    1.6 miles away
    Superior Credit Union
    2.4 miles away
    Premier Bank
    2.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Fostoria Community Hospital
    1.6 miles away
    Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital
    9.9 miles away
    Blakely Care Center
    14.0 miles away
    Blanchard Valley Hospital
    15.8 miles away
    Memorial Hospital
    19.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    9.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    10.4 miles away
    The Medicine Shoppe
    10.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    11.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Cuadra Pediatric Dentistry
    10.8 miles away
    Oak Lane Dental
    11.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    11.9 miles away
    Blanchard Valley Center for Exceptional Dentistry
    12.2 miles away
    Anderson & Hoffner Dental Center
    14.0 miles away

    Parks

    Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park
    0.5 miles away
    Fostoria
    0.8 miles away
    Foundation Park
    0.9 miles away
    Harmon Park
    0.9 miles away
    Downtown Fostoria
    1.0 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Paul's Methodist Church
    11.8 miles away
    Saint Andrews United Methodist Church
    15.1 miles away
    Mason Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
    15.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Fostoria Plaza
    2.5 miles away
    Westgate
    10.4 miles away
    Liberty Plaza
    11.7 miles away
    Fox Crossing Plaza
    11.8 miles away
    Eastowne Plaza
    12.7 miles away

    Culture

    The Ritz Theatre
    11.8 miles away
    The Poignon Project Art Studio & Gallery
    12.1 miles away
    Band Shell
    14.0 miles away
    The Betty Brauneller Gospel Pavilion
    14.3 miles away
    Virginia B Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion
    14.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Whippy Dip
    0.9 miles away
    R Place
    0.9 miles away
    Dell's Restaurant
    0.9 miles away
    Fostoria Pizza Palace
    1.1 miles away
    Hong Kong Restaurant
    1.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of OH. It is a large-sized community with 60 total beds.

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