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54/100VERANDA GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CINCINNATI, Ohio)
11784 HAMILTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, Ohio 45231
Phone: 5138252700
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
92.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Hamilton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Ohio Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.34 | 0.64 | -0.30 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.60 | 3.71 | -0.11 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 2.4/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 52.6% | 49% | - |
Health Citation History
22 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-20 | 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 |
| 2026-01-20 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-20 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-10-12 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-10-12 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | 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 |
| 2024-10-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | 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 |
| 2024-10-12 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-22 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-27 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-27 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
15 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-01-19 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$44,730
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Fine | $14,015 | - |
| 2024-10-12 | Fine | $30,715 | - |
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