All citations for Otterbein Sunset House

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 1, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0620, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 11, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.