Grande Lake Healthcare Center

Federal regulators rate the facility 4 out of 5 stars overall, one of the stronger records in this chain. Health inspections are 3 stars, with 7 deficiencies in the last cycle and no fines on record. Quality measures are 5 stars and staffing is 2 stars. These stars come from official government inspections and reporting, not family reviews.

Staffing is rated 2 stars, and about 45% of nursing staff turned over in a year, though no administrators left during the period reported. In a small home, day-to-day coverage really matters, so ask how many nurses and aides work each shift, who covers overnights and weekends, and how the home keeps its caregivers consistent.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a for-profit operator that runs 121 skilled nursing and rehabilitation homes across six states. CommuniCare took over management of this building, which was previously a local nursing and rehabilitation home, as part of a group of Ohio centers. Other Ohio CommuniCare buildings include Wayne and Mercer Healthcare Centers.

The building offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. Its detailed service page is currently missing its building information online, so we are not listing specific specialty programs here to avoid mixing up buildings. Call the facility directly and ask exactly which therapies and specialty services, such as dementia care or wound care, are provided on site.

It sits on Indiana Avenue in St. Marys, a small city in Auglaize County in western Ohio, near Grand Lake St. Marys. It is a rural setting rather than a big-city one, which can mean a shorter drive for local families but a longer trip for specialists. Ask how the home coordinates outside appointments and specialty care.

Call the facility at 419-394-7611 and ask for the admissions coordinator. Its admissions page lists round-the-clock admissions and private-pay options, and notes it accepts assisted-living waivers. Bring your insurance cards and ask the coordinator to confirm what your specific plan covers before you commit.