Providence Care Center
Sandusky, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365976) · 138 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (419) 627-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Providence Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Providence Care Center reports 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Providence Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Providence Care Center is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Sandusky, Ohio (Erie County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1995 and holds 138 certified beds, with an average of 93.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Providence Care Center has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.43 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Providence Care Center is part of the Commonspirit Health chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Providence Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Providence Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 50.5%, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Providence Care Center has 138 certified beds and an average of 93.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Commonspirit Health chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating, a health inspection rating (1 star), a staffing rating (1 star), and a quality measure rating (4 stars), which together form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 4196272273 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 4196272273 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365976?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.