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Brookside Healthcare Center

315 Lilienthal Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204 · Hamilton County

Our facility in Cincinnati, OH, offers specialized orthopedic care, joint replacement, stroke rehab, and more. Learn about Brookside Healthcare Center.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 96% full (100 of 105 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cincinnati

Brookside Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cincinnati, OH, with 105 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day. It operates as part of the Health Care Facility Management, LLC network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.11 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.28 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.11 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Cincinnati for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 105
Avg. residents/day: 100
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Part of a chain: Health Care Facility Management, LLC
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 365925

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,830–$11,350/mo (median $9,810)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cincinnati prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.11; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.28; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 27.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-17
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2022-07-27Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2022-07-27Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2022-07-27Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2022-07-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

2022-07-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

2022-07-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

315 Lilienthal Street, Cincinnati, OH

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Brookside Healthcare Center

How much does Brookside Healthcare Center cost?

Brookside Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cincinnati, OH area typically runs $8,830–$11,350 per month (median $9,810, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Brookside Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Brookside Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Brookside Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Brookside Healthcare Center?

Brookside Healthcare Center has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Brookside Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 96% full (100 of 105 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Brookside Healthcare Center offer?

Brookside Healthcare Center in Cincinnati, OH offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 105 beds.

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