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Our editorial team analyzed 34 nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OH
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 55.7% 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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$6.8M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$5.3M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
79%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 34 analyzed for Cincinnati.
Explore senior living at its finest at Brookwood Retirement Community in Cincinnati, OH, where residents enjoy a wide range of services, including skilled rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, independent living, assisted living, and long-term care. This spacious, state-of-the-art community prioritizes comfort and convenience, with thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated rooms that easily transition between independent and assisted living.
As an award-winning healthcare community, Brookwood Retirement Community offers an array of engaging activities and services, including stretching and strengthening classes, daily coffee and newsgroups, history and book clubs, chair volleyball, and field trips to local attractions. The community also provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic services, ensuring that each resident receives the support they need to thrive. With experienced and compassionate staff providing one-on-one care and social services, seniors can truly enjoy a worry-free retirement.
Discover focused attention and exceptional care at Sunrise Manor, a state-of-the-art senior care provider in Amelia, OH, offering short-term care, long-term care and respite stays. The community provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can focus on their recovery with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and an experienced team of nurses, therapists, and care professionals. Accommodations are carefully curated to provide a comfortable and pleasant environment for recovery.
Enhancing residents’ comfort and convenience, the community also offers a range of services, such as assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, personalized dietary plans, and access to social and recreational activities. Amenities like on-site beauty salon, religious services, beautiful outdoor areas, and weekly recreations, further enhances residents’ recovery experience. At Sunrise Manor, they provide the care and encouragement seniors need to live a fulfilling and enriched life.
Backed with years of experience in providing exceptional medical services, Lincoln Crawford Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading senior care provider that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and respite stays. The community ensures all of residents’ care needs are met with individualized care plans overseen by a dedicated and experienced team of carers and nurses. Residents’ accommodations are designed to provide utmost comfort with access to WiFi, in-room phone service, and an in-suite flat-screen TV with cable for entertainment.
At Lincoln Crawford Care Center, residents will never get bored while recovering with an array of activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy a breath of fresh air in cozy outdoor seating areas, pamper themselves with a new look at the on-site salon, or join weekly outings, religious services, socials, and meetups. Gourmet meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences are served to ensure residents have the nourishment and energy they need for a fast recovery.
Tucked away in Cincinnati, OH, Mount Washington Care Center provides a cozy and welcoming environment for those seeking skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Their team is committed to serving residents’ care needs with dignity while respecting their care goals and preferences in creating their individualized care plans. To ensure residents are given well-rounded care for their varying needs, they feature an interdisciplinary team of care professionals, including RN, physicians, and therapists.
Their dedicated activity director curates an array of activities and social opportunities to help residents maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. A team of dieticians is also available to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and ensure they enjoy healthy yet delicious meals. At Mount Washington Care Center, they continuously strive to offer residents a nurturing environment where they can enjoy both quality care and fun experiences.
Cottingham Retirement Community offers premier senior living care services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The retirement home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere for its residents because the staff celebrates each individual by promoting a vibrant and freeing lifestyle– seniors create a personalized care plan based on their decisions. The resort-style home practices an excellent and exemplary, resident-centered approach where seniors can thrive.
Cottingham offers amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, specialized programs, and individualized care plans.
Located at 440 Lafayette Avenue in Cincinnati’s Clifton neighborhood, Scarlet Oaks operates 87 beds for skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Founded in 1909 and currently administered by Tunecia Campbell, the facility serves a mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents with an average stay of 101 days. Current occupancy is 90%, above the Ohio average of 78.7%.
The facility’s 2-star CMS rating reflects substantial compliance issues documented in recent complaint investigations.
In January 2025, inspectors found the facility failed to immediately report an abuse allegation from a ventilator-dependent resident against a night shift nurse. The resident reported being verbally abused, kicked, and pinched. A nurse practitioner learned of the allegation on December 31, 2024, but did not report it to administration that day. The facility finally notified state regulators four days later, on January 3, 2025, missing the required two-hour reporting deadline for physical abuse.
An August 2023 complaint inspection documented more serious care failures. Inspectors discovered maggots in the hairline of a resident with total ADL dependence who required ventilator support and had excessive oral secretions. This same resident lacked a comprehensive care plan for tracheostomy care, listing only “suction as necessary” despite requiring specialized attention to hygiene and secretion management given her ventilator dependence and moist trach ties.
These documented failures in abuse reporting and basic hygiene care management for vulnerable residents align with the facility’s ongoing regulatory challenges.
Nursing hours at 3 hours 37 minutes per resident per day fall 6% below state average.
The facility reported a marginal operating loss of $64,600 in 2023 despite $14.3 million in revenue.
Resident satisfaction surveys show some strength in care and meal satisfaction, though environment and culture scores fall below state averages.
The facility’s compliance record reflects failures in both immediate reporting obligations and adequate care for complex medical needs, establishing a pattern of concern beyond routine deficiencies.
Experience high standards of care in Burlington House Healthcare Center, a dedicated community in Cincinnati, OH, offering specialized memory care. Their campus is equipped with various safety features to ensure residents feel safe and secure while receiving compassionate, 24/7 care. Residents here are provided with tailored care plans that thoughtfully incorporate their old routines, preferences, and interests to ensure they receive effective care services that best work for them.
Access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services is also available to help residents maintain their overall functioning. They utilize research-backed memory care practices that aim to address residents’ holistic needs for an improved quality of life. At Burlington House Healthcare Center, residents are empowered to make the most of their life while receiving compassionate care from genuine people.
Discover an exceptional living experience at Saint Margaret Hall in Cincinnati, OH, where residents benefit from skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and respite care services. The dedicated team is committed to ensuring that every resident enjoys a broad range of services and access to a diverse array of activities tailored to their residents’ interests.
At Saint Margaret Hall, residents can take advantage of convenient onsite services, including access to medical appointments, home-style dining, and a well-stocked shop for everyday necessities. The community also features an exciting calendar of events, offering options such as movie nights, cooking classes, gardening, yoga, and walking groups. Experience the warmth, hospitality, and vibrant community spirit at Saint Margaret Hall where every day is an opportunity for connection and enrichment.
Overview of Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is on Bridgetown Road in Cincinnati’s west side, in a neighborhood that lands at a Walk Score of 69, moderately walkable for a skilled nursing setting. The single-story building handles both short-stay rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. An average length of stay of 90 days reflects a post-acute population that is largely passing through on the way back home.
The therapy lineup is substantive. Physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy are all on-site, and outpatient therapy is available for residents making the transition back to independent living. Beyond rehab, Hillebrand runs long-term care, hospice, and a dedicated on-site dialysis service, which is not the norm and matters for anyone who needs ongoing dialysis treatment without adding outside transport. A doctor is on staff, and a 24/7 pharmacy is accessible within the building.
Nursing coverage runs 3 hours and 7 minutes per resident per day in total, with RNs contributing 28 minutes of that. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Dining is restaurant-style with select menus alongside home-cooked options, and the building includes private bathrooms, a salon, whirlpool spas, a library, and transportation.
State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection control, care planning, and fall prevention. For families navigating post-hospital placement, Hillebrand offers a compact, well-resourced skilled nursing setting with specialty services that extend well past basic rehab.
Situated in Cincinnati, OH, Clovernook Healthcare is a well-established senior care provider, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and respite stays. The community provides a comfortable recovery environment with their thoughtfully designed suites with access to WiFi, in-room phone service and cabled TV. Guaranteeing unmatched hospitality and care services, the community features a tenured team of care professionals with licensed nurses available to provide support 24/7.
With a personalized approach to care that is backed by years of experience and knowledge, the community ensures residents a fast and comfortable healing journey. In addition to comprehensive care services, the community ensures residents’ need for leisure and enjoyment are met with their variety of activities and amenities. Residents enjoy weekly outings, chef-prepared meals, and refreshing outdoor seating areas. With a perfect blend of care, dedicated team, and interesting amenities, residents are sure to get back on living their best lives.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Cincinnati, OH
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Ohio?
Assisted living in Ohio is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Ohio Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Ohio Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 34 nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Cincinnati, OH?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Cincinnati, OH, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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