Carecore at Margaret Hall
1960 Madison Road · Cincinnati, OH · 45206 · 5137515880
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Carecore Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
85% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 85% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · 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 June 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365733 · certified since June 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.