Kenwood Terrace Healthcare Center
7450 Keller Road · Cincinnati, OH · 45243 · 5137932255
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 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
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 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 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 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 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · 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 December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 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 December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
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 November 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365178 · certified since October 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.