Based on observation, record review, and interview, the governing body failed to ensure measures were in place to prevent the facility from being without a licensed nursing home administrator who had an active license to practice in the State of Ohio following the resignation of the previous administrator to maintain uninterrupted administrative oversight. This had the potential to affect all 60 residents residing at this facility. Findings include:Observation at the time entrance to the facility on [DATE] at 11:20 A.M. revealed there was no licensed nursing home administrator present in the facility. At the time of entrance, Corporate Staff #89 (who was licensed as an Administrator in another state but not licensed in Ohio) was available to assist the surveyor. On 06/26/26 at 11:20 A.M. …
F837 citations in Ohio
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Ohio cites F837 less often than its own record predicts
0.86 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Ohio in 2025, this is the portion that was F837.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Ohio surveyors wrote
F837 findings written in Ohio, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Administrator's license was active. This has the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. Current census is 83. Findings include: Review of the Administrator's employee file revealed the Administrator was placed in the position of Administrator on 08/03/21. The employee file revealed a letter from the Bureau of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports, (BELTSS) dated 07/02/21 informing the Administrator her current license would be inactive as of 07/02/22 if renewal, including 20 hours of education, and renewal payment of the licensure fee was not completed prior to 07/01/22. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Ohio citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.42% | 5.65× |
| 2024 | 0.23% | 2.47× |
| 2025 | 0.05% | 0.86× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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