Norwood Towers Post-Acute
1500 Sherman Avenue · Cincinnati, OH · 45212 · 5136316800
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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 | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · 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 March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · 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 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2025 · 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 February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 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 February 11, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
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 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2021
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2021
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected August 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021
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 August 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2021
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 August 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2021
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 August 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 17, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021
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 August 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 53 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366238 · certified since April 26, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.