Brethren Retirement Community
750 Chestnut Street · Greenville, OH · 45331 · 9375478000
80 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected July 29, 2022 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 16, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 26, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 26, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2019
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 26, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2019
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 26, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 26, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365014 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.