Fair Haven Shelby County
Sidney, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366235) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (937) 492-6900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fair Haven Shelby County has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of about 3.15. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Fair Haven Shelby County reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including about 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Fair Haven Shelby County has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS has also designated it an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating a pattern of persistent poor performance under increased scrutiny; families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Fair Haven Shelby County is a government (county-owned) nursing home located in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 63.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid-certified since March 2, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fair Haven Shelby County holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average overall rating of 3.15. This overall score is driven in part by a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5. The facility's quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.65 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) for this facility. However, CMS lists 1 payment denial on record. CMS has designated Fair Haven Shelby County as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has been identified by CMS as having a pattern of persistent poor performance and is being considered for or is under increased regulatory scrutiny and more frequent inspections.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months. Families should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fair Haven Shelby County has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including about 0.46 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it an 'SFF Candidate' in the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a pattern of persistently poor performance under increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 63.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Shelby County), and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 2, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 937-492-6900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 937-492-6900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366235?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.