Nursing home · SNF / NF

Birchaven Retirement Village

Federal · CMSActive CMS certificationCCN 365973Non-profit CMS overall

15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840 · Operated by Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, release Oct 1, 2026 · provenance

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Certified beds

118

Avg residents / day

Inspections

Citations

Harm-level

Fines

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid · part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
Certified beds: 118 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 93.5 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 365973
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Sep 15, 1994
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (419) 424-3000
Resident & family council: None
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

latest May 19, 2026

Citations

29 health · 16 fire

Harm or worse

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D22	E13	F9
Minimal	A·	B·	C1

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

Payment denials

Latest

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Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
May 19, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 9, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 9, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 9, 2025	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	13	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 7, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 7, 2022	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	1	Open →
Dec 18, 2019	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 18, 2019	Health	Health Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D22	E13	F9
Minimal	A·	B·	C1

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
May 19, 2026	F-0600	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 · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Past non-compliance	Complaint
Apr 9, 2026	F-0600	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 · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 11, 2026	Complaint
Apr 9, 2026	F-0607	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 11, 2026	Complaint
Apr 9, 2026	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 11, 2026	Complaint
Apr 9, 2026	F-0610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 11, 2026	Complaint
Jan 9, 2025	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0915	Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Waiver granted Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0583	Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025	Complaint
Jan 9, 2025	F-0676	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0693	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0803	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 10, 2025	Complaint
Jan 9, 2025	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0887	Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Nov 7, 2022	K-0222	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 · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Waiver granted Feb 17, 2023
Nov 7, 2022	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	K-0362	Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	F-0561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 9, 2022
Nov 7, 2022	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	C · Minimal Widespread	Plan of correction, not yet verified Dec 9, 2022
Dec 18, 2019	K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 3, 2020
Dec 18, 2019	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 3, 2020
Dec 18, 2019	F-0758	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 3, 2020
Dec 18, 2019	F-0761	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 3, 2020
Dec 18, 2019	F-0809	Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 3, 2020
Dec 18, 2019	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 3, 2020
Dec 18, 2019	F-0920	Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 3, 2020

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Operating entity

Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 2 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

Organizations

Individuals

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Blanchard Valley Health System	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Jul 17, 2008

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Blanchard Valley Health System	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Jul 17, 2008
Judith Bishop-Pierce	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 20, 2023
David Cytlak	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 2010
Michael Manuel	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 5, 2007
Michael Brough	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Frank Cosiano	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2015
James Dowling	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2018
Annette Edgington	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2023
William Hopkins	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2022
Ginger Jones	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 1, 2015
Dan Kennard	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Elizabeth Kroetz	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Thomas Lause	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2024
Myron Lewis	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2021
Joseph Longo	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2024
Donald Malarky	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2023
Kirby Overton	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2024
Richard Polder	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2015
John Reineke	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2018
Jeffery Shrader	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Adele Webb	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2018
Michael Brough	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Frank Cosiano	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2015
James Dowling	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2018
Annette Edgington	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2023
William Hopkins	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2022
Ginger Jones	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	May 1, 2015
Dan Kennard	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Elizabeth Kroetz	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Myron Lewis	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2021
Donald Malarky	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2023
Richard Polder	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Aug 30, 2012
John Reineke	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2018
Jeffery Shrader	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Adele Webb	Individual	Trustee	TRUSTEE OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2018
Judith Bishop-Pierce	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 20, 2023
David Cytlak	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2010
Myron Lewis	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2021
Michael Manuel	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 5, 2007

Other facilities operated by Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services

All 1 →

Facility	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Independence House 1000 Independence Rd, Fostoria, OH 44830 CCN 365860	50		Apr 28, 2026	19	—

Coordinates as published by CMS (geocoding footnote 22).

Address: 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840
ZIP: 45840
County: Hancock County FIPS 39063
State: Ohio
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Fox Run Manor 11745 Township Road 145, Findlay, OH 45840 CCN 365896	0 km	120	Jul 27, 2026	583 harm1 open	$14k
The Manor at Greendale 2101 Greendale Boulevard, Findlay, OH 45840 CCN 365337	3.2 km	77	Aug 11, 2026	19	—
Heritage the 2820 Greenacre Dr, Findlay, OH 45840 CCN 365541	3.7 km	96	Feb 25, 2026	591 open	—
Briar Hill Health Campus 600 Sterling Dr, North Baltimore, OH 45872 CCN 365387	14.6 km	54	Jul 16, 2026	25	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	365973	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	365973	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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Birchaven Retirement Village

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services

Nearby nursing homes

Birchaven Retirement Village

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Blanchard Valley Continuing Care Services

Nearby nursing homes