Cottingham Retirement Community
3995 Cottingham Drive · Cincinnati, OH · 45241 · 5135633600
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lionstone Care Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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 March 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2022
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, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 2, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 24, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365652 · certified since February 22, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.