nursing home in Saint Marys, OH
Transitional Care Unit
200 St Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885 · (419) 394-3335
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Transitional Care Unit at a glance
Transitional Care Unit is a 15-bed non-profit nursing home in Saint Marys, Ohio (Auglaize County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 10.7 hours of nursing care per day (5.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 15, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 15
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- September 17, 1990
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Auglaize County
- CMS Certification Number
- 365807
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 10.75 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.88 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.55 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 10.16 hrs | 3.28 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 19 | 80.7 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $26,381 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 15 | 88 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 4 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 26.7% | 84.3% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| August 1, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 1, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 1, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 1, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 1, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| February 12, 2020 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNING, CYNTHIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2020 |
| CHALASANI, VENKATA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2013 |
| HINDERS, LANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2019 |
| HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF JACKSON, GERMAN, NOBLE, AND ST. MARYS TOWNSHIPS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/1990 |
| POHL, TRICIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| VORDERMARK, SARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
| BOLEY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COE, CLAUDIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| FOX, KENNETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| MEIRING, CONNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| NIEKAMP, RANDALL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| SCHLOSSER, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| SQUIRE, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| STUCKE, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WAGNER, WALLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| BERNING, CYNTHIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2020 |
| POHL, TRICIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF JACKSON, GERMAN, NOBLE, AND ST. MARYS TOWNSHIPS Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| BOLEY, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COE, CLAUDIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| FOX, KENNETH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| MEIRING, CONNIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| NIEKAMP, RANDALL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| SCHLOSSER, BRIAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| SQUIRE, JEFFREY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| STUCKE, CHRISTOPHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WAGNER, WALLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| BERNING, CYNTHIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2020 |
| CHALASANI, VENKATA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2013 |
| HINDERS, LANA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2019 |
| JTD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| JTDM FAMILY PRACTICE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| POHL, TRICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| VORDERMARK, SARA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Transitional Care Unit's rating?
Transitional Care Unit has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Transitional Care Unit receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Transitional Care Unit accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Transitional Care Unit?
It is non profit - other. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Transitional Care Unit and how do I contact it?
Transitional Care Unit is at 200 St Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885. Phone: (419) 394-3335.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.