Ivy Woods Healthcare Center.
2025 Wyoming Avenue · Cincinnati, OH · 45205 · 5132512557
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,528 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 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 July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 5, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
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 December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
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 December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
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 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 5, 2023 | Fine | $14,528 |
| October 5, 2023 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365455 · certified since April 17, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.