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Sanctuary at Ohio Valley

Ironton, Ohio · CCN 365791

17 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
68
Surveys
17
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file13/17

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
93
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION
County
Lawrence
Medicare-certified since
1990

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
4
Staffing
3
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=8, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Mar 6, 2025

613 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.434.23
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.48—
Annual nurse turnover40.6%46.9%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1090.9%E—F19.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 11 of the 68 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6952×

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • F6091×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6441×

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • F6451×

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • F6981×

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sanctuary at Ohio Valley, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Mar 6, 2025

    Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) documents were accurate to resident current conditions and diagnoses. This affected one (Resident #5) of three residents reviewed for PASRR documents. The census was 79. Findings Include: Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses were cerebral infarction, diabetes mellitus type II, muscle weakness, abnormal posture, constipation, atrial fibrillation, unspecified psychosis, hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, hyperlipidemia, anxiety, depression, renal dialysis, chronic kidney disease, arteriovenous fistula, end stage renal disease, and morbid obesity. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695Mar 6, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, medical record review and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #59 had a physicians order for oxygen therapy. This affected one (Resident #59) of one residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 79. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #59 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, chronic pulmonary embolism, and hypertension. Review of the physician orders dated 03/25 revealed Resident #59 did not have an order for oxygen therapy. Resident #59 had an order for Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPap), a mechanical breathing device, to be worn as tolerated except during meals. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF698Mar 6, 2025

    Based on interview, medical record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #80 had physician order for dialysis treatment and care. This affected one (Resident #80) of two residents reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 79. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #80 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis, chronic kidney disease stage five, hypertension and congestive heart failure. Review of the physician orders dated 03/25 revealed Resident #80 did not have a physician order for dialysis treatment, the name of the facility or contact information and no orders for care and treatment of dialysis port. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF699Mar 6, 2025

    Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was appropriately assessed to identify the cause of the residents PTSD and minimize triggers and/or re-traumatization. This affected two residents (#23 and #70) out of two residents identified by the facility as having PTSD/trauma. The facility census was 79. Findings include: 1. Record review for Resident #23 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease, acute and chronic respiratory failure, hyperlipidemia, insomnia, anxiety, depression, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (on 5-9-18), transient ischemic attack, and chronic obstructive pulmonary… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF757Mar 6, 2025

    Based on interview, medical record review and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #22 and Resident #72 had low blood sugar parameters and directions of action when obtaining accucheck blood sugars with sliding scale insulin. This affected two (Resident #22 and Resident #72) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 79. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease, diabetes mellitus type two, schizoaffective disorder, hypothyroidism and mood disorder. Review of the physician orders dated 03/25 revealed Resident #22 received Novolog (fast acting insulin) injection solution 100 units per milliliter (ml) per sliding scale. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 68 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 6, 2025Standard5 findings
  • Dec 17, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 15, 2022Standard2 findings
  • Jan 16, 2020Standard3 findings
  • Mar 13, 2019Complaint3 findings
  • Dec 6, 2018Standard3 findings
  • Oct 19, 2017Standard6 findings
  • Aug 4, 2016Standard6 findings · 1 harm
Show the 9 earlier surveys
  • Apr 23, 2015Standard5 findings
  • Jan 9, 2014—3 findings
  • Sep 9, 2013—1 finding
  • Apr 2, 2013—3 findings
  • Oct 12, 2012—8 findings
  • Apr 24, 2012—1 finding
  • Aug 17, 2011—8 findings
  • Jul 1, 2011—8 findings
  • Jan 3, 2011—2 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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