Sanctuary At Ohio Valley
Ironton, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365791) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (740) 532-6188 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of about 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including about 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, first approved for certification on April 23, 1990. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified for 93 beds, with an average of 76.7 residents according to CMS data. It is part of the American Health Foundation chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
CMS Care Compare gives Sanctuary At Ohio Valley an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.43, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.48. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines are on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the current Care Compare listing for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, per CMS provider type.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.6% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No; CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 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?
It is certified for 93 beds, with an average of 76.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the American Health Foundation chain, which has 5 facilities averaging a 2.8-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 23, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7405326188 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7405326188 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365791?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.