Embassy of Cambridge
1471 Wills Creek Valley Drive · Cambridge, OH · 43725 · 7404394437
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $53,125 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$53,125 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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 | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $131,018 |
Inspection citations (93 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 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 April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 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 December 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024 · 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 December 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $53,125 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $17,808 |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $17,068 |
| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $43,017 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365770 · certified since November 28, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.