Arc at Cincinnati
4001 Rosslyn Drive · Cincinnati, OH · 45209 · 5132720600
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Arcadia Care Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $233,690 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$233,690 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $233,690 |
Inspection citations (85 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $122,070 |
| April 3, 2025 | Fine | $70,659 |
| April 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $40,961 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365044 · certified since June 13, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.