Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue · Cincinnati, OH · 45220 · 5138610400
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cch Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 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
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,638 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 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 February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024 · 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 December 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · 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 September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 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 July 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 3, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 3, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2019
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 3, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
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 3, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $11,638 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365978 · certified since September 9, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.