Independence House
Fostoria, Hancock County, Ohio · CCN 365860 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Independence House 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 50 certified beds, 31 residents a day on average. 11 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.50118 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.87742 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.06244 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.3% (registered nurses 44.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-28 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-02-17 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-18 |
| 2026-02-17 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-18 |
| 2024-09-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-09-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-01 |
| 2019-06-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-22 |
| 2019-06-13 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0770 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-22 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Valley Health System Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2007-12-31 |
| Beidelschies, Tim Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2003-02-24 |
| Cytlak, David Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2010-01-01 |
| Lewis, Myron Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Scherer, Amy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2017-04-16 |
| Brough, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Cosiano, Frank Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-07-01 |
| Dowling, James Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-01-01 |
| Edgington, Annette Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Hopkins, William Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Jones, Ginger Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Kennard, Dan Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Lause, Thomas Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Lewis, Myron Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Longo, Joseph Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Malarky, Donald Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Overton, Kirby Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Polder, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2012-08-30 |
| Reineke, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Shrader, Jeffery Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Webb, Adele Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-01-01 |
| Beidelschies, Tim Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-02-24 |
| Cytlak, David Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2010-01-01 |
| Scherer, Amy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-04-16 |
| Brough, Michael Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Cosiano, Frank Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-07-01 |
| Dowling, James Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-01-01 |
| Edgington, Annette Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Hopkins, William Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Jones, Ginger Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Kennard, Dan Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Lause, Thomas Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Lewis, Myron Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Longo, Joseph Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Malarky, Donald Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Overton, Kirby Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Polder, Richard Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2012-08-30 |
| Reineke, John Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Shrader, Jeffery Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Webb, Adele Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Hancock County.