720 Chesapeake Ct, Fostoria, OH 44830
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Affordable senior housingIndependent livingAge 62+ community
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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Good Shepherd Home
Fostoria, OhioNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Good Shepherd Home
Good Shepherd Home brings compassionate assisted living to Fostoria, Ohio, where trained caregivers support daily living activities while residents maintain independence and dignity. Our dedicated team understands that quality care means respecting individual needs and fostering meaningful connections within our community.
Community at a glance
Capacity
95 residents
State license
#OH-RCF-0982R, Active
Location
Fostoria, OH
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
725 COLUMBUS AVE, Fostoria, Ohio 44830
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Good Shepherd Home includes Good Shepherd Home, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Good Shepherd Home's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 18, 2026, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.3).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 36 minutes with each resident a day, above the Ohio average of 3 hours 41 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Good Shepherd Home in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 36 minutesAbove the Ohio average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 40 minutes |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 32%Below the Ohio average |
Inspections
17 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 18, 2026 · Standard inspection · 11 citations
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 2, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 2, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 2, 2026Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 2, 2026Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Jul 2, 2026Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 2, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 2, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 2, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 2, 2026Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 2, 2026Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 2, 2026
October 10, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 22, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 22, 2024Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 22, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 22, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 22, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Good Shepherd Home
- Medicare-certified beds
- 95
- Average residents per day
- 85
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- April 18, 1994
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Data Not Available
- CMS Certification Number
- 365963
Location
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725 COLUMBUS AVEFostoria, OH 44830
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Questions about Good Shepherd Home
Does Good Shepherd Home have a nursing home?+
Yes. Good Shepherd Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Good Shepherd Home's other levels of care.
How did Good Shepherd Home do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on May 18, 2026 and cited 7 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Shepherd Home?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 36 minutes with each resident per day, including 40 minutes from registered nurses. 32% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Good Shepherd Home been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Good Shepherd Home in the last three years.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.