Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community
585 North State Route 741 · Lebanon, OH · 45036 · 5139335427
154 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Otterbein Seniorlife Part of a CCRC
- 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · 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 October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 25, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected November 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2022
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 November 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2022
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 November 19, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 19, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C November 21, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365346 · certified since March 14, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.