Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Cottingham Retirement Community

3995 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 · Hamilton County

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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 (58 of 60 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

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cincinnati

Cottingham Retirement Community is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cincinnati, OH, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 58 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lionstone Care network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.07 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Cincinnati, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 60
Avg. residents/day: 58
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Lionstone Care
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 365652

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
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,590–$7,690/mo (median $5,650)	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: 3.07; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.58; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 49%; 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): 11
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-02-12
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-12Severity F — 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.

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-02-12Severity D — 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…

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24-hour staff
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

3995 Cottingham Drive, 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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4.5

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Common questions about Cottingham Retirement Community

How much does Cottingham Retirement Community cost?

Cottingham Retirement Community 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 Cottingham Retirement Community's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cottingham Retirement Community 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cottingham Retirement Community?

Staff provide about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cottingham Retirement Community?

Cottingham Retirement Community has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cottingham Retirement Community have availability?

Typically 96% full (58 of 60 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 Cottingham Retirement Community offer?

Cottingham Retirement Community in Cincinnati, OH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.

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