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INDEPENDENCE HOUSE

1000 INDEPENDENCE RD
FOSTORIA, OH 44830 · 4194358505 · Hancock County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds50
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
State rank#363

By the numbers

11
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$0
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 6 in the most recent cycle versus 5 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Apr 28, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 28, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Feb 17, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 17, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Sep 5, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 5, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0657
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jun 13, 2019 · Health survey · F-tag 0770
D — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Jun 13, 2019 · Health survey · F-tag 0758
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Jun 13, 2019 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jun 13, 2019 · Health survey · F-tag 0550
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jun 13, 2019 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
F — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Showing the 11 most recent citations. View the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare →

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.