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
4 of 5 overall
IVY WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall 4-star rating, with 5 stars for quality measures, 3 stars for health inspections and staffing, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 3.16 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection issues included pain management, quality assurance meeting requirements, and food handling standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.156 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 3.156.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
10.3%1.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%3.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.2%2.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.7%1.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%20%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.8%31.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
77%58.5%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
97.8%98.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—18.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
46.7%70.3%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
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.6 residents on an average day (94% 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.