Carecore at the Meadows
11760 Pellston Court · Cincinnati, OH · 45240 · 5138518400
97 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Carecore Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
61% 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.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · 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 November 21, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
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 June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2024
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 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2024 · 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 April 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023 · 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 September 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
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 September 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2022
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 September 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366175 · certified since March 11, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.