Nursing home report
CINCINNATI, OH · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
VERANDA GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in Cincinnati has a 2-star overall rating, with weak staffing (1 star) and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.70 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), despite a 5-star quality rating. It also has a recent federal penalty and $30,715 in fines over the last 24 months, with inspection issues cited around staffing, accident hazards, and resident notices.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7049 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7049.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to give residents clear notice of their rights, rules, services, and charges. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 572 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal fine of $30,715 was recorded.
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $30,715 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 12, 2024
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.
