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72/100COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CINCINNATI, Ohio)
3995 COTTINGHAM DRIVE, CINCINNATI, Ohio 45241
Phone: 5135633600
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
55.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Hamilton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Ohio Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.64 | 0.64 | -0.01 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.03 | 3.71 | -0.68 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 2.4/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 43.2% | 49% | - |
Health Citation History
20 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2026-02-12 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-29 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-10 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-11 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-11 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2022-08-19 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
18 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-05-02 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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