Brookwood Care Center
12100 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH 45241 · (513) 605-2000
For profit - Corporation · 125 certified beds
Brookwood Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 9 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $28,517 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 23, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 23, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.January 23, 2026 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 23, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 23, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 23, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 23, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 23, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.January 23, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 9, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 9, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 9, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.January 23, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.November 27, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 27, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.June 18, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 18, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,558February 20, 2024
- Fine of $4,178February 12, 2024
- Fine of $10,256January 22, 2024
- Fine of $6,351December 11, 2023
- Fine of $3,174October 30, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.20 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.72 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 125 |
| Average residents per day | 103.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bayley Place Cincinnati · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Beechwood Home for Incurables Cincinnati · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mount Notre Dame Health Center Cincinnati · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mt Healthy Christian Home Cincinnati · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Residence at Salem Woods Cincinnati · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Brookwood Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.