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Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community

585 North State Route 741, Lebanon, OH 45036 · Warren County

At Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon, a 55+ community, we offer several options in senior living and levels of care so you can choose how to live.

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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 90% full (139 of 154 beds occupied on an average day).

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.

One of Lebanon's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lebanon, OH, with 154 certified beds and an average of about 139 residents per day. It operates as part of the Otterbein Seniorlife 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 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.15 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.15 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

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

At a glance

Certified beds
154
Avg. residents/day
139
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Otterbein Seniorlife
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
365346

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

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
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
4.15
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.58
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
36.8%
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)
3
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-09-12
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-09-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-09-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-05-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2025-05-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2022-10-25Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2022-10-25Severity 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.

2022-10-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Chapel / worship services
  • Fitness center
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths
  • Studio apartments

Location

585 North State Route 741, Lebanon, 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 Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community

How much does Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community cost?

Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lebanon, 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 Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community?

Staff provide about 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community?

Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community have availability?

Typically 90% full (139 of 154 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community offer?

Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community in Lebanon, OH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 154 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Cincinnati.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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