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Scout 95Lima, OH · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Lima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,670/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street, Bluffton, OH 45817 · Allen County
Senior independent living, assisted living, long-term care & short-term rehabilitation at 3 retirement communities in the Bluffton area.
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 91% full (55 of 60 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bluffton
Mennonite Memorial Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Bluffton, OH, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.04 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Bluffton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 55
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 366144
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,290–$10,670/mo (median $9,220) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,430–$7,230/mo (median $5,320) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lima prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.04
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.58
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-11-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-03Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-06-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-11-18Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2024-11-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-11-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-11-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
2024-11-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-11-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
410 W Elm Street, Bluffton, OH
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Mennonite Memorial Home
How much does Mennonite Memorial Home cost?
Mennonite Memorial Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bluffton, OH area typically runs $8,290–$10,670 per month (median $9,220, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Mennonite Memorial Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Mennonite Memorial Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Mennonite Memorial Home?
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Mennonite Memorial Home?
Mennonite Memorial Home has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Mennonite Memorial Home have availability?
Typically 91% full (55 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Mennonite Memorial Home offer?
Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, OH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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