Cottingham Retirement Community
3995 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 · (513) 563-3600
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
Cottingham Retirement Community has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 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.February 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 12, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 12, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.February 12, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.February 12, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.February 12, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.September 10, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 11, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 2.99 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.63 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 56.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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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