Otterbein Loveland

6405 Small House Circle · Loveland, OH · 45140 · 5138330472

60 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Otterbein Seniorlife

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 42
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 55
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 42
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year52%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (27 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 26, 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 May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025

    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 October 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025

    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 October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 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 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F August 25, 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 October 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 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 April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Actual harm · G May 1, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2023

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2023

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 1, 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 May 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366445 · certified since August 15, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.