The Knolls of Oxford
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Ohio, OH
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Knolls of Oxford

Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Ohio, OH
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Knolls of Oxford accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Knolls of Oxford

The Knolls of Oxford is an idyllic retreat peacefully nestled in the tree-laden neighborhood of Contreras Road, Oxford, OH, that provides assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their unique needs 24/7. Residents with memory-related needs also receive memory support to enhance their cognition and quality of life. The community also strives to keep residents comfortable and safe, promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment.

With its affiliation to Miami University, residents gain access to various university programs and diverse opportunities, ensuring enjoyment and wellness. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, long- and short-term care, incontinence care, and health monitoring are provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Make every moment of your golden years memorable amidst the community’s 85 acres of serene and scenic backdrop.

Managed by Laura Lacy

Executive Director

Laura Lacy serves as the Executive Director at The Knolls of Oxford, providing leadership and direction for the community. She is dedicated to ensuring a high quality of life for residents through effective management and compassionate care.

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.
▲ 47.1% Above OH avg.
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.
▲ 73.6% Above OH avg.
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.
▲ 40.4% Above OH avg.
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.
▲ 13.1% Above OH avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

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 — compared to Ohio state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 36th out of 165 homes in Ohio.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 5m per day
Rank #36 / 165Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 165 homes in Ohio.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 165 Ohio SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Ohio avg (3h 50m per day)
vs Ohio avg
+6%
Staff type Hours / day vs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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. 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Ohio average: 78.7%
Occupancy rate 80.1% Rank #88 / 166Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its statewide rank out of 166. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 119 days
Occupancy rate
80.1% Rank #88 / 166Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its statewide rank out of 166. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
119 days

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.3M
Operating deficit
-$742.3K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.3M Rank #130 / 165Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 165 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Ohio SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$742.3K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #104 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 165 homes in Ohio.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Ohio average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$4.7M
63.6% of revenue Rank #30 / 165Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 165 homes in Ohio.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Ohio average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
Total costs $8.1M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyButler
CMS Certification Number366282

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(513) 524-7769

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Maintenance
Scheduled Transportation Services
Wellness Programs
Multiple Dining Options
Full-Service Salon
Spiritual Services
Specific ProgramsHealthcare Services
Operating HoursMonday – Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 1,783 - 2,603 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Recreational Activities

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Parking Available

Types of Care at The Knolls of Oxford

Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing

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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.

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.

Overall vs. OH average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Ohio average:
• Total citations (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection July 14, 2025

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

Metric This Facility OH Average vs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4 2 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (4 vs. OH avg 2).↑ 100% worse

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

92 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

100 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Environment

97 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

79 / 100

Ohio average: 82 / 100

Facility culture

90 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

95 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Spending time

89 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Meals and dining

92 / 100

Ohio average: 81 / 100

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Dec 2023

Total health citations
4 Rank #2 / 166Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio state average, with a ranking across all 166 OH SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Ohio average 30.9

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #12 / 166Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 166 homes in Ohio.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 166 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Ohio average 4.59


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

3 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 4 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Ohio average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Ohio average: 0.9

3 moderate citations More info Ohio average: 29

1 minor citation More info Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 8 years)
Nursing Services minor citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Dec 05, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 13, 2018
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 13, 2018
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 13, 2018
Corrected

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 99
Employees 79
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.94:1
9% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average ratio: 2.14:1

Avg staff/day 30
Average shift 7.5 hours
7% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.1 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,370

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 41
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

9.2%

1,874 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant 41 0 41 8,808 91 100% 7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse 19 0 19 4,508 91 100% 7.7
Registered Nurse 9 0 9 1,615 87 96% 9
Dietitian 4 0 4 1,344 90 99% 7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 688 63 69% 5.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 496 62 68% 8
Administrator 1 0 1 472 59 65% 8
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 464 57 63% 8.1
Speech Language Pathologist 0 5 5 461 63 69% 6.7
Qualified Social Worker 0 2 2 448 57 63% 7.9
Physical Therapy Aide 0 3 3 257 45 49% 5.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 5 5 246 54 59% 4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 224 37 41% 6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 187 46 51% 4.1
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 101 63 69% 1.6
Medical Director 0 1 1 30 13 14% 2.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 21 4 4% 5.3
41 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
4 Dietitian
% of Days 99%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 63%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 69%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 49%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 59%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 41%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 51%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 4%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 51
Medicare
4
7.8% of residents
Medicaid
15
29.4% of residents
Private pay or other
32
62.7% 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.

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. 11.6
99% worse 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. 24.2
91% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.3%
153% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.8%
146% worse 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 33.6%
53% 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 11.8%
245% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% 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 7.0%
13% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.0%
71% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
50% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.9%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
28% 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 98.4%
30% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Knolls of Oxford

What is the occupancy rate at The Knolls of Oxford?

The Knolls of Oxford's occupancy is 80.1%.

What is the best email address for The Knolls of Oxford?

The team at The Knolls of Oxford can be reached at [email protected].

Has The Knolls of Oxford had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Knolls of Oxford has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of The Knolls of Oxford?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Knolls of Oxford in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Knolls of Oxford?

The Knolls of Oxford is located at 6727 Contreras Rd, Oxford, OH 45056.

What is the phone number of The Knolls of Oxford?

(513) 524-7990 will put you in contact with the team at The Knolls of Oxford.

What county is The Knolls of Oxford located in?

The Knolls of Oxford is in Butler County.

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