Oaks of West Kettering the
1150 West Dorothy Lane · Kettering, OH · 45409 · 9372931152
118 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $66,254 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$66,254 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $75,572 |
Inspection citations (60 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · 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 April 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · 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 April 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 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 December 17, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · 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 February 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 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 March 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| January 22, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $55,896 |
| January 31, 2024 | Fine | $9,318 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365321 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.