3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, palliative care, and hospice care, Cottingham Retirement Community operates in Cincinnati, OH. It has 128 beds, and the rooms are private. With that many levels under one name, care can change as a resident’s needs grow, while the community around them doesn’t.
Independent living is for someone who lives privately and doesn’t need daily care. Assisted living covers the person who needs a hand to bathe, get dressed, or stay on top of medication. For dementia or the danger of wandering, memory care adds supervision and secured surroundings.
Nursing home care and skilled nursing keep licensed nurses on duty at all hours. Rehabilitation Services also appear, aimed at recovery after illness or injury.
Hospice care keeps a person comfortable as death comes near. Palliative care works on symptoms and comfort for someone seriously ill whose treatment is still underway. Respite fills a brief gap, letting the regular caregiver travel or recuperate.
Sharonville, where the community stands, has a Walk Score of 53. That’s somewhat walkable, and someone who has stopped driving can manage a few destinations on foot.
Private money, Medicare, and Medicaid all work as payment here. The daily nursing figure per resident is 2 hours and 42 minutes, and the executive director is Shelley Owens.
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.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 153rd out of 171 nursing homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. 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.
2h 42m6 of 6 metrics below Ohio average
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 6 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
6 staff · 9.6-hour shifts
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 31 total: 19 of the facility's own employees and 12 agency contractors.
31 staff · 9.9-hour shifts
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 50 total: 35 of the facility's own employees and 15 agency contractors.
50 staff · 8.7-hour shifts
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
124
94 employees · 30 contractors · 31 on an average day
124 total staff / 59 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
2.10 : 1
↑ 6% · OH 1.98This facility: 2.10 staff per resident, 6% above the Ohio average of 1.98 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
124 staff ÷ 59 residents
See full Ohio ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.8 h
↓ 4% · OH 8.1 hThis facility: 7.8 h, 4% below the Ohio average of 8.1 h (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
22,200 staff hours this quarter
See full Ohio ranking →97.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Ohio average: 90.4% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (15), Licensed Practical Nurse (12), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
128
Rank #26 / 184Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 184 nursing homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #14 / 40Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 14th out of 40 nursing homes we track in Ohio for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Ohio facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #76 / 231Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 76th out of 231 nursing homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #148 / 154Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 148th out of 154 nursing homes we track in Ohio for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 154. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on 58 residents and 128 beds. Source: state inspection report (Dec 2025)
Lower than the Ohio average: 85%
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 7.0 | This facility has 86% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (1 vs. OH avg 7).↓ 86% better |
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility52/100
Ohio average46/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility70/100
Ohio average89/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility75/100
Ohio average94/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility78/100
Ohio average88/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility82/100
Ohio average85/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility79/100
Ohio average92/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility82/100
Ohio average96/100
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility83/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility88/100
Ohio average98/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility90/100
Ohio average96/100
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility95/100
Ohio average91/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility96/100
Ohio average96/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Did you receive a thorough orientation to COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
This facility61/100
Ohio average70/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility76/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility89/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility43/100
Ohio average78/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility57/100
Ohio average81/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility59/100
Ohio average86/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility60/100
Ohio average89/100
Would you highly recommend COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility60/100
Ohio average89/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility72/100
Ohio average92/100
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility73/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility77/100
Ohio average87/100
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility77/100
Ohio average81/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility80/100
Ohio average94/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility48/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility52/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility60/100
Ohio average88/100
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility65/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility71/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility74/100
Ohio average95/100
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility80/100
Ohio average84/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility81/100
Ohio average90/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility86/100
Ohio average92/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility89/100
Ohio average96/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility91/100
Ohio average88/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility45/100
Ohio average63/100
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility57/100
Ohio average71/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility62/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility67/100
Ohio average73/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility67/100
Ohio average89/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility73/100
Ohio average87/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility75/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility85/100
Ohio average83/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility86/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility35/100
Ohio average68/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility58/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility58/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility61/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility63/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility87/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
The Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University conducts a satisfaction survey among residents' family members, friends and guardians to assess quality of care and life.
Ohio average: — / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Ohio average: 85 / 100
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Ohio average: 68 / 100
Ohio average: 67 / 100
Profile of respondents of this survey
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Does this living arrangement help the resident maintain their independence?:
This facility83/100
Ohio average84/100
Do you have enough opportunities for input into decisions about your resident’s care?:
This facility65/100
Ohio average78/100
Do you get enough information to make decisions with or about your resident?:
This facility58/100
Ohio average77/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Is the residential care facility thoroughly clean?:
This facility68/100
Ohio average83/100
Can the resident get outside often enough?:
This facility67/100
Ohio average74/100
Are the resident’s belongings safe?:
This facility78/100
Ohio average79/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
When the resident moved in, were you given thorough information to help you know
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
what to expect?:
This facility82/100
Ohio average85/100
Was the resident given a thorough orientation to residential care?:
This facility75/100
Ohio average80/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new family member?:
This facility88/100
Ohio average90/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Are you encouraged to speak up when you have a problem?:
This facility71/100
Ohio average83/100
Are your concerns addressed in a timely way?:
This facility64/100
Ohio average78/100
Are you kept well informed about how things are going with your resident?:
This facility50/100
Ohio average76/100
Do the staff seem happy to work at the residential care facility?:
This facility67/100
Ohio average77/100
Do the staff go above and beyond to give your resident a good life?:
This facility70/100
Ohio average76/100
Do you feel confident that staff would help your resident beyond their personal care
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
needs if you could not (eg, paperwork, purchasing clothing)?:
This facility35/100
Ohio average69/100
Do you have peace of mind about the care your resident is getting when you aren’t at
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
the residential care facility?:
This facility71/100
Ohio average82/100
Would you highly recommend this residential care facility to a family member or friend?:
This facility68/100
Ohio average79/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Do you feel confident the staff is knowledgeable about the resident’s medical
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
condition(s) and treatment(s)?:
This facility71/100
Ohio average79/100
Do the staff know what the resident likes and doesn’t like?:
This facility81/100
Ohio average79/100
Do the staff regularly check to see if the resident needs anything?:
This facility80/100
Ohio average77/100
Have you gotten to know the staff who care for your resident?:
This facility71/100
Ohio average78/100
Do the staff encourage your resident to be as independent as they are able to be?:
This facility87/100
Ohio average82/100
Do you feel confident staff would come quickly anytime your resident needed help?:
This facility73/100
Ohio average77/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Does the resident have something enjoyable to look forward to most days?:
This facility59/100
Ohio average71/100
Do the staff do a good job keeping the resident connected to the community?:
This facility57/100
Ohio average72/100
Does the resident have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to them?:
This facility65/100
Ohio average71/100
Does the residential care facility have enough opportunities for your resident to go on
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
special outings and events?:
This facility58/100
Ohio average63/100
Does the resident like the provided activities?:
This facility59/100
Ohio average69/100
Does the residential care facility provide things the resident enjoys doing on the
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
weekend?:
This facility43/100
Ohio average56/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to be involved in the residential care facility?:
This facility64/100
Ohio average72/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Is there a lot of variety in the meals?:
This facility74/100
Ohio average70/100
Are you included in mealtimes if you want to be?:
This facility49/100
Ohio average65/100
Is the food good?:
This facility70/100
Ohio average68/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
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19 of 19 citations corrected Latest inspection: Feb 12, 2026 · 9 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Infection Control, 6 of 19 citations · 9 categories in total
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Ohio average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 6% · OH 4.7This facility: 5.0, 6% above the OH average of 4.7 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
4.3
Score · lower is better
↓ 11% · OH 4.8This facility: 4.3, 11% below the OH average of 4.8 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
10.7
Score · lower is better
↓ 4% · OH 11.1This facility: 10.7, 4% below the OH average of 11.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 6 worse, 2 near OH average
8 short-stay measures: 2 better, 3 worse, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.5%
↓ 53% · OH 5.3This facility: 2.5, 53% below the OH average of 5.3 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.0%
↓ 50% · OH 6.1This facility: 3.0, 50% below the OH average of 6.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.5%
↑ 24% · OH 21.4This facility: 26.5, 24% above the OH average of 21.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
↑ 120% · OH 0.4This facility: 1.0, 120% above the OH average of 0.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
↑ 39% · OH 3.2This facility: 4.4, 39% above the OH average of 3.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
↓ 28% · OH 3.4This facility: 2.4, 28% below the OH average of 3.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
↑ 47% · OH 6.2This facility: 9.1, 47% above the OH average of 6.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
45.1%
↑ 50% · OH 30.1This facility: 45.1, 50% above the OH average of 30.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.4%
↓ 16% · OH 8.8This facility: 7.4, 16% below the OH average of 8.8 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
↑ 1% · OH 92.7This facility: 93.6, 1% above the OH average of 92.7 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
↑ 3% · OH 94.5This facility: 97.7, 3% above the OH average of 94.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
↓ 18% · OH 1.77This facility: 1.45, 18% below the OH average of 1.77 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.06
↑ 13% · OH 1.83This facility: 2.06, 13% above the OH average of 1.83 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.1%
↑ 6% · US 53.7This facility: 57.1, 6% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.3%
↓ 12% · US 50.6This facility: 44.3, 12% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.9%
↑ 59% · OH 1.2This facility: 1.9, 59% above the OH average of 1.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.5%
↑ 13% · OH 78.5This facility: 88.5, 13% above the OH average of 78.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
25.4%
↓ 66% · OH 75.6This facility: 25.4, 66% below the OH average of 75.6 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
38.7%
↑ 54% · OH 25.1This facility: 38.7, 54% above the OH average of 25.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.8%
↓ 22% · OH 12.5This facility: 9.8, 22% below the OH average of 12.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
59Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Cottingham Retirement Community from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #121 / 169Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 121st out of 169 nursing homes we track in Ohio. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #122 / 169Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 122nd out of 169 nursing homes we track in Ohio. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Shelley Owens is the Executive Director at Cottingham Retirement Community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Eastern Kentucky University and received her Administrator’s license in 1992. Shelley has served as Administrator at Mason Health Care Center and Ivy Court at Cottingham. She is dedicated to understanding residents’ needs and making Cottingham feel like home, welcoming and learning from the opportunity to serve the community.
3995 Cottingham Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241 — 4.09 miles to nearest hospital (TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Ohio average is: 55.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Home At Hearthstone | NH MC PC SNF | Cincinnati | 96
Facility
96
OH AVG
83
Rank
#63 / 184 |
90.6%
Facility
90.6%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#63 / 154 | +7% | 3.15
Facility
3.15
OH AVG
3.45
Rank
#117 / 171 | -11% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 17
Facility
17
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#46 / 173 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#86 / 173 | - | 87 | - |
60
Facility
60
OH AVG
42
Rank
#53 / 231 | Nicholas Anderson | $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#75 / 169 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.3M
Rank
#59 / 169 | 57.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
57.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
55.6%
Rank
#60 / 169 | 366251 | ||||
| Beechwood Home | NH HOS SNF | Cincinnati (Evanston) | 80
Facility
80
OH AVG
83
Rank
#87 / 184 |
89.3%
Facility
89.3%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#71 / 154 | +5% | 4.22
Facility
4.22
OH AVG
3.45
Rank
#23 / 171 | -18% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 14
Facility
14
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#35 / 173 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#27 / 173 | - | 71 | - |
56
Facility
56
OH AVG
42
Rank
#66 / 231 | William Baechtold | $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#100 / 169 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.3M
Rank
#41 / 169 | 73%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
73%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
55.6%
Rank
#4 / 169 | 365445 | ||||
| Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center | NH AL HOS MC PC RC SNF | Cincinnati | 124
Facility
124
OH AVG
83
Rank
#32 / 184 |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#37 / 154 | +11% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
OH AVG
3.45
Rank
#106 / 171 | -49% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 14
Facility
14
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#35 / 173 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#55 / 173 | - | 117 | - |
22
Facility
22
OH AVG
42
Rank
#180 / 231 | Chase M. Kohn Irrevocable Trust | $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#36 / 169 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.3M
Rank
#42 / 169 | 57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
55.6%
Rank
#94 / 169 | 366432 | ||||
| Alois Alzheimer Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Cincinnati (Greenhills) | 93
Facility
93
OH AVG
83
Rank
#66 / 184 |
82.8%
Facility
82.8%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#109 / 154 | -3% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
OH AVG
3.45
Rank
#18 / 171 | -31% | +26% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 11
Facility
11
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#21 / 173 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#59 / 173 | - | 77 | - |
49
Facility
49
OH AVG
42
Rank
#90 / 231 | Boymel Operations Holdings Co LLC | $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#113 / 169 | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.3M
Rank
#96 / 169 | 62%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
62%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
55.6%
Rank
#39 / 169 | 366489 | ||||
| Cottingham Retirement Community | NH AL HOS IL MC PC RC SNF | Cincinnati (Sharonville) | 128
Facility
128
OH AVG
83
Rank
#26 / 184 |
45.3%
Facility
45.3%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#148 / 154 | -47% | 2.70
Facility
2.70
OH AVG
3.45
Rank
#153 / 171 | -48% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 19
Facility
19
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#54 / 173 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#44 / 173 | 1 | 58 | A+ |
53
Facility
53
OH AVG
42
Rank
#76 / 231 | - | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#111 / 169 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.3M
Rank
#121 / 169 | 56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
55.6%
Rank
#122 / 169 | 365652 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other OH nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Cottingham Retirement Community is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.
Cottingham Retirement Community is in the Sharonville neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Steffany Anderson is the Director of Nursing at Cottingham Retirement Community.
Cottingham Retirement Community has a walk score of 53. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Cottingham Retirement Community's occupancy is 45.3%.
Cottingham Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Cottingham Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.
The team at Cottingham Retirement Community can be reached at SOWENS@COTTINGHAMCARE.COM.
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