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Cottingham Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Cincinnati, OH
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Cottingham Retirement Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Cincinnati, OH
CMS overall rating Info 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.
3995 Cottingham Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cottingham Retirement Community

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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.

Facility Direct Line (513) 563-3600
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 5.7% Below OH avg. ▼ 5.7% Below OH avg.OH average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 28.6% Below OH avg. ▼ 28.6% Below OH avg.OH average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 18.1% Below OH avg. ▼ 18.1% Below OH avg.OH average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 14.7% Above OH avg. ▲ 14.7% Above OH avg.OH average: 4.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Ohio averages

Rank #157 / 175Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 175 homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 175 Ohio facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 157th out of 175 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 42m

24% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
33m
−13% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
41m
−30% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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.
1h 28m
−31% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
2h 27m
−25% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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.
2m
−45% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
22m
−11% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
58
Avg. Length of Stay Info 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.
141 days
Bed community size
128-bed community Rank #29 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 307 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 cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
41 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #224 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 675 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 cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
45%
Rank #130 / 136Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 136 homes we track in Ohio for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 136. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Ohio average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
58 / 128
Average occupied beds in Ohio homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyHamilton
CMS Certification Number365652

Policies

No pets allowed
No Smoking
No Alcohol

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingSTEFFANY ANDERSON

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Email sowens@cottinghamcare.com
Fax(513) 563-3717

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age65

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWindsor Court, Heather Court, Ivy Court, Elizabeth Court

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 1 citation

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2018 vs. Ohio state average
Overall vs. OH average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (50% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOH Averagevs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 12 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better
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Resident satisfaction survey results

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.

Average score

74 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

79 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Environment

90 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

74 / 100

Ohio average: 82 / 100

Facility culture

65 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

75 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Spending time

70 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Meals and dining

62 / 100

Ohio average: 81 / 100

The structured, in-person survey instrument was developed by Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University of Ohio and Vital Research.

Family satisfaction survey results

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.

Average score

68 / 100

Ohio average: 77 / 100

Latest survey results

Care and services

68 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Environment

70 / 100

Ohio average: 78 / 100

Moving in

82 / 100

Ohio average: 85 / 100

Facility culture

62 / 100

Ohio average: 78 / 100

Caregivers

77 / 100

Ohio average: 78 / 100

Spending time

58 / 100

Ohio average: 68 / 100

Meals and dining

66 / 100

Ohio average: 67 / 100

How often family visits residents at Cottingham Retirement Community

Profile of respondents of this survey

Daily 4.2
Several times a week 33.3
Once a week 45.8
Two to three times a month 16.7
Once a month 0.0
Few times a year 0.0

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2018 · 8 years of data
Total health inspections 6

Ohio average 6.7

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
22 Rank #64 / 178Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 178 homes we track in Ohio for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio State average, with a ranking across all 178 OH facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Ohio average 30.9

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #69 / 178Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 178 homes we track in Ohio for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 178 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Ohio average 4.59

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical health citations
1
233% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3

Serious health citations
1
11% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

1 critical citation Ohio average: 0.3
1 serious citation Ohio average: 0.9
20 moderate citations Ohio average: 29
0 minor citations Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 8 years)
Administration moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Jan 19, 2023
Corrected

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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 124
Employees 94
Contractors 30
Staff to resident ratio 2.18 : 1
7% more staff per resident than Ohio average
Ohio average ratio: 2.04 : 1 Ohio average ratio: 2.04 : 1See full Ohio ranking
Avg staff/day 31
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Ohio average
Ohio average: 8.1 hours Ohio average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Ohio ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 22,200

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 31 total: 19 full-time employees and 12 contractors. 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 50 total: 35 full-time employees and 15 contractors. 50
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2.3%

501 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 15 Licensed Practical Nurse: 12 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3515509,35992100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse1912313,89992100%9.9
Registered Nurse6061,7099199%9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff8081,63892100%5.7
Physical Therapy Aide8081,2867784%6.3
Speech Language Pathologist5058857582%6.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028206267%8
Nurse Practitioner2025596773%8.1
Dental Services Staff1014776065%7.9
Dietitian1014385762%7.7
Administrator1013834852%8
Qualified Social Worker2022533538%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician3031494852%2.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0111464751%3.1
Physical Therapy Assistant1011246470%1.9
Medical Director01145910%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113144%7.6
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
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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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $21K Rank #1 / 178Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 178 homes we track in Ohio for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Ohio average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 178 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
70% lower than Ohio average

Ohio average: $69K

Number of fines 1
46% fewer fines than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $21K
Ohio average $69K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.2
46% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.8
31% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Ohio avg: 4.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.3%
66% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.1%
9% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
16% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
25% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.7%
24% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 24.4%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
52% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
6% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.45
18% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.77

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.06
13% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.83

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.2%
23% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 25.4%
66% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 38.7%
54% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 25.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.8%
22% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.1%
6% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 44.3%
12% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

74% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 57
Medicare
5
8.8% of residents
Medicaid
25
43.9% of residents
Private pay or other
27
47.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$7.5M
Net patient income Info 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."
$850.3K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$7.5M Rank #112 / 172Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 172 homes we track in Ohio. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info 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."
$850.3K
Other income Info 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.
$578.2K
Payroll costs Info 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 #124 / 172Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 172 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 cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$3.7M 49.3% of net patient revenue Info 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 #124 / 172Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 172 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 cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$3.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$6.7M
How we calculate these figures

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 365652

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (74% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.

Admissions
146 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 74%
Medicaid 12%
Discharges
146 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 74%
Medicaid 12%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

Managed by Shelley Owens

Executive Director

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.

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Address 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.
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.
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.
Beechwood Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
SNF
Cincinnati (Evanston)
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 75
Rank #133 / 307
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #51 / 136
+8%
4.22
Facility 4.22
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #25 / 175
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -18%+19%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #33 / 178
3.3
Facility 3.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #49 / 178
-71-
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 42
Rank #188 / 675
William Baechtold
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #101 / 172
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #41 / 172
81.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #4 / 172
365445
Twin Towers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Cincinnati (College Hill)
231
Facility 231
OH AVG 75
Rank #1 / 307
31.2%
Facility 31.2%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #136 / 136
-62%
5.82
Facility 5.82
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #7 / 175
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -14%+64%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #33 / 178
4.3
Facility 4.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #96 / 178
-72-
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 42
Rank #435 / 675
Douglas Burgess
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #57 / 172
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #52 / 172
54.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #84 / 172
366023
Deupree House ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
Cincinnati (Hyde Park)
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 75
Rank #283 / 307
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #53 / 136
+8%
6.92
Facility 6.92
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #3 / 175
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -4%+96%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
12
Facility 12
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #27 / 178
4.0
Facility 4.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #79 / 178
-21-
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 42
Rank #325 / 675
Emerson Stambaugh
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #164 / 172
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #152 / 172
70.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #10 / 172
366386
The Home At Hearthstone ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Cincinnati
96
Facility 96
OH AVG 75
Rank #85 / 307
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #43 / 136
+10%
3.15
Facility 3.15
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #119 / 175
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -11%-11%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #41 / 178
4.3
Facility 4.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #96 / 178
-87-
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 42
Rank #154 / 675
Nicholas Anderson
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #76 / 172
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #59 / 172
58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #62 / 172
366251
Cottingham Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 75
Rank #29 / 307
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #130 / 136
-45%
2.70
Facility 2.70
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #157 / 175
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -48%-24%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
22
Facility 22
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #64 / 178
3.7
Facility 3.7
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #69 / 178
258A+
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 42
Rank #224 / 675
-
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #112 / 172
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #124 / 172
49.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #124 / 172
365652
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Cottingham Retirement Community is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OH

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)
General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+
General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OH

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OH

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OH

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OH

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OH

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
OH

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county
Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.
OH

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits
Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottingham Retirement Community

What neighborhood is Cottingham Retirement Community in?

Cottingham Retirement Community is in the Sharonville neighborhood of Cincinnati.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Cottingham Retirement Community?

Steffany Anderson is the Director of Nursing at Cottingham Retirement Community.

Is Cottingham Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Cottingham Retirement Community has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Cottingham Retirement Community?

Cottingham Retirement Community's occupancy is 45%.

How long has Cottingham Retirement Community been in business?

Cottingham Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 41 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cottingham Retirement Community?

No, Cottingham Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Cottingham Retirement Community?

The team at Cottingham Retirement Community can be reached at SOWENS@COTTINGHAMCARE.COM.

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