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34.3/100

Poor

Astoria Place Of Waterville

555 Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville, OH 43566

CMS 2/5 stars #30 of 34 in Lucas County (419) 878-3901
Certified beds
90
Occupancy
70%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $59,889 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

1.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • →-10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • →-12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • →-6.7 for 36 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • →2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • →0.37 RN hours per resident per day
  • →Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • →48% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • →-2 for 3 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • →5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • →$59,889 in federal fines across 3 action(s)
  • →-2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.29 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.37 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.96 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 47.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 48 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 27, 2025 (11 months ago).

G Jan 8, 2026 F0742 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jan 8, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Sep 30, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

J Aug 27, 2025 F0805 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Aug 27, 2025 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 27, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 27, 2025 F0944

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 27, 2025 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CERTUS HEALTHCARE, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DIPASQUA, JASON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
FISHMAN, SHMUEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
CERTUS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
DAIBER, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
DIPASQUA, JASON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
FISHMAN, SHMUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
HUTCHINS, ERIC Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
CERTUS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF —
DAIBER, ROBERT Individual ADP OF THE SNF —
DIPASQUA, JASON Individual ADP OF THE SNF —
FISHMAN, SHMUEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF —
HUTCHINS, ERIC Individual ADP OF THE SNF —

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Common questions about Astoria Place Of Waterville

What is the ElderGrade for Astoria Place Of Waterville? +

Astoria Place Of Waterville holds an ElderGrade of F (34.3 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Astoria Place Of Waterville? +

Residents receive an average of 3.29 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Astoria Place Of Waterville been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 48 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Astoria Place Of Waterville accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Astoria Place Of Waterville is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.