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COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is a for profit - corporation facility in CINCINNATI, OH with 60 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 16 deficiency records on file.

3995 COTTINGHAM DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45241

Phone: 5135633600

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
365652
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Hamilton
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2022

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.56 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.82
CNA Hours
1.71
Total Nursing Hours
3.09 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
52.1%
RN Turnover
37.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY operates 60 certified beds in CINCINNATI, OH with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.09 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.56 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 52.1%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 26, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 19, 2022 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 19, 2022 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Aug 19, 2022 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 2, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 24, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2019 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2019 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 24, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2018 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2018 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2018 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2018 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2018 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2018 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 27.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 33.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 25.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 5.8% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY reports 3.09 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.56 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 52.1%.
How many beds does COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY have?
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has 60 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 3995 COTTINGHAM DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45241.
Does COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY received any fines or penalties?
No, COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY was on Aug 19, 2022. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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