Total staff
172
Employees
172
Contractors
0
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Hamilton County, OH
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Hamilton County, OH
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Overview of Vitas Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio
Vitas Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio is a compassionate community in Cincinnati, OH, offering comprehensive inpatient hospice care. Their team aims to deliver 24/7 specialized care in a home-like setting that fosters comfort and healing. They welcome visitors at any time as they prioritize family presence to help residents feel at ease and loved while undergoing their treatments.
They strive to help residents return home as soon as possible, where they continue providing support to ensure their condition is stabilized. Additionally, VITAS partners with Cincinnati hospitals and facilities to ensure seamless, high-quality hospice care. Whether at home or in an inpatient setting, VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit goes the extra mile to enhance residents and their families’ quality of life during this critical time.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 11th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 11th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 22m per day
Rank #11 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 203 Ohio SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Ohio avg
+51%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +101% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 6h 35m per day | ▲ 101% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio
Hospice Care
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #323 / 705Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 705 homes in Ohio. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Accept Medicare
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Inpatient Hospice Care
Hospice Care At Home
Specific Programs24/7 Telecare, Condition-Specific Care, Intensive Comfort Care, Veterans Care, Paw Pals® Pet Visits, Grief and Bereavement Support
Operating Hours24/7
Staffing Data
Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
3.19:1
56% better than Ohio average
Avg staff/day
38
Average shift
8.2 hours
0% compared with Ohio average
Total staff hours (quarter)
18,589
Nursing staff breakdown
Q3 2025 · Jul 1 – Sep 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 34 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
34
All 34 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
34
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 40 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
40
All 40 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
40
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 30 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
30
All 30 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
30
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursContractor staffing
Q3 2025 · Jul 1 – Sep 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter
Staff by category
Q3 2025 · Jul 1 – Sep 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | 0 | 40 | 4,924 | 60 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 2,980 | 44 | 73% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 2,016 | 56 | 93% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,160 | 46 | 77% | 9.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,063 | 47 | 78% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,046 | 51 | 85% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 880 | 44 | 73% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 731 | 43 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 570 | 28 | 47% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 44 | 73% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 463 | 29 | 48% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 404 | 30 | 50% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 44 | 73% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 44 | 73% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 8 | 0 | 8 | 313 | 39 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 248 | 31 | 52% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 212 | 28 | 47% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 18 | 30% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 117 | 15 | 25% | 7.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 23% | 8 |
40 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
73%
34 Registered Nurse
% of Days
93%
13 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
77%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
78%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
85%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
73%
6 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
72%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
47%
2 Other Physician
% of Days
73%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
48%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
50%
1 Administrator
% of Days
73%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
73%
8 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
52%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
47%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
30%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
25%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
23%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
54
Medicare
15
27.8% of residents
Medicaid
22
40.7% of residents
Private pay or other
17
31.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Parking Available
Recreational Activities
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Frequently Asked Questions about VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio
What neighborhood is VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio in?
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio is in the Hartwell neighborhood.
Is VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio in a walkable area?
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio?
Yes — there are 4 photos of VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio?
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio is located at 151 W Galbraith Rd 5th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45216.
What is the phone number of VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio?
(800) 582-9533 will put you in contact with the team at VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio.
Is VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Ohio is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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