Clifton Healthcare Center
625 Probasco Street · Cincinnati, OH · 45220 · 5132812464
142 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2019
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.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 23, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2018
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2018
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365304 · certified since March 16, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.