St Catherine's C C of Fostoria
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 31 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While the facility receives praise for its therapy team and friendly atmosphere, the serious allegations regarding hygiene and staffing levels are concerning. Families should conduct an unannounced visit to observe cleanliness and staffing ratios firsthand, and specifically ask management how they address concerns regarding pest control and resident safety monitoring.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
31 reviews on Google“Reviews for St. Catherine's C.C. of Fostoria are highly polarized, featuring a large volume of brief, five-star ratings alongside serious allegations from family members regarding safety and neglect. While some visitors praise the facility for its friendly atmosphere and effective therapy team, others report critical issues including understaffing, poor hygiene, and a lack of professional oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective rehabilitation therapy services
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Home-like environment
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to poor resident care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unsanitary conditions and pest issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 34 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that your staffing rating is strong, how do you ensure that consistent, personalized attention is maintained for each of the 56 residents throughout the day?
- 2I noticed that cleanliness is a priority for families; could you walk me through your daily housekeeping and pest prevention protocols to ensure a sanitary environment?
- 3Since your rehab services are highly regarded, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily routine and social activities?
- 4I see that you engage with feedback online; what is your process for keeping families updated and involved when a resident has a change in their medication or health status?
- 5With 9 recent state violations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address those findings and improve the overall quality of care?
- 6What does a typical afternoon look like for residents here, and how do you encourage social interaction among the 56 individuals in your care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My aunt was there and they took great care of her. She also really loved the therapy team ESPECIALLY their PT Tyler. Great place!”
“Too short staff to care for residence properly. In 3 weeks time, she was taken to hospital twice after missed standard vital signs. Also heavy presence of Bed Bugs.”
“They provide amazing care. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The director of nursing is friendly and always willing to answer questions.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints about safety hazards and care quality, with the most recent complaint in 2024 resulting in a serious accident hazard violation. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, accident prevention, and resident rights across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies are reported as corrected, the pattern of repeated problems in safety and care areas suggests ongoing challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
May 21, 2025Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 4, 2024Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Feb 5, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 4, 2023Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Dec 18, 2019Routine5
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 5, 2024
$14,433
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Catherine's C C of Fostoria
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Hcf Management
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 15 of 22
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hcf Operations, INC
Owner · Organization
Chad M. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
David V. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hcf, INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jeffrey L. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-29-04 Revocable Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kendra M. U
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kerri a. Ro
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kevan R. Un
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kristen S.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kyle J. Unv
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joseph L. Unverferth 12-15-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Lawrence G. Unverferth 12-13-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
R. Steven Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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