Veranda Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

11784 Hamilton Avenue · Cincinnati, OH · 45231 · 5138252700

99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Foundations Health Solutions

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 53
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 62
Federal penalties 15% 69
Trend 10% 91
Context 5% 100

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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.903.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.280.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.44≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $30,715

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F January 20, 2026

    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F January 20, 2026

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

    Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 20, 2026

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G November 18, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K October 12, 2024

    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 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E October 12, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 12, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

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

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

    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 October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024 · 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 May 9, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F February 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected March 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 19, 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 February 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected February 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 19, 2023

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

    Corrected February 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 12, 2024Fine$30,715

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366347 · certified since July 25, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.