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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Transitional Care Unit

200 St Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885

Transitional Care Unit, a 15-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Saint Marys, OH, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #222 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#222 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
10.75
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
5
Inspection findings

The verdict

Transitional Care Unit, a 15-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Saint Marys, OH, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #222 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#222 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
10.75
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
5
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 922 OH nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Other. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

N/A

Facility Information

Provider Number
365807
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
15
Residents
4
In Hospital
Yes
County
Auglaize
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 10.75 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
5.88 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.33
CNA Hours
4.55
Total Nursing Hours
10.75 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.20

What the CMS Record Reveals About Transitional Care Unit

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Transitional Care Unit ranks #222 of 912 rated nursing homes in OH on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Transitional Care Unit operates 15 certified beds in Saint Marys, OH with approximately 4 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 5 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 10.75 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 5.88 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Transitional Care Unit falls into a category where comparative context matters.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (5 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2020 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Transitional Care Unit, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Transitional Care Unit

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The OH registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View OH registry
  • Peer homes near 15 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in OH. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Transitional Care Unit?
Transitional Care Unit has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Transitional Care Unit rank among nursing homes in OH?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Transitional Care Unit ranks 222nd among 912 rated nursing homes in OH (#222 of 912). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Transitional Care Unit?
Transitional Care Unit reports 10.75 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 5.88 per resident day (national average: 0.69).
How many beds does Transitional Care Unit have?
Transitional Care Unit has 15 certified beds with approximately 4 residents. The facility is located at 200 St Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885.
Does Transitional Care Unit have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Transitional Care Unit has 5 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Transitional Care Unit received any fines or penalties?
No, Transitional Care Unit has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Transitional Care Unit?
Transitional Care Unit is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare" and is located within a hospital.
When was Transitional Care Unit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Transitional Care Unit was on Apr 15, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Transitional Care Unit?
Transitional Care Unit is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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