Garden Park Health Care Center
3536 Washington Ave · Cincinnati, OH · 45229 · 5137514900
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Carecore Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 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 September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
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 September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 24, 2024 | Payment Denial | 29 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365529 · certified since June 23, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.