Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
OTTERBEIN GAHANNA
GAHANNA, OH · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 366430 · first certified August 2015
Ownership
Operated by OTTERBEIN SENIORLIFE · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within OH
9 citations — more than 19% of the 922 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2028 — about 15 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 20–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 889 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
8 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in OH | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | 4 |
| September 18, 2024 | 5 |
| May 13, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-09-18 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2024-09-18 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2023-05-26 |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | 1 | 2024-09-18 |
| 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. | 1 | 2024-09-18 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2024-09-18 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-05-26 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2023-05-26 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 18, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 25, 2024) |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 25, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 25, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 25, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 25, 2024) |
May 26, 2023 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.