The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
IVY WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER.
CINCINNATI, OH · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
IVY WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER in Cincinnati has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1. Health inspection is 3 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included pain management, quality assurance, and food handling concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1358 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1358.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 1.87
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.1%1.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.6%6.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%8.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.5%3.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.4%3.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.9%20.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%25.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
56.2%36.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—18.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
51.9%91.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,528 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 35 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 5, 2023
- $14,528
Federal fine
Oct 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2021
Now operated by Ivy Woods Healthcare Center, previously Ivy Woods Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.2 residents on an average day (93% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.