Alois Alzheimer's Care Center
70 Damon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45218 · Hamilton County · (513) 605-1000
93 certified beds, about 86 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2021
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366489 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 18, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since September 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.86 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.43 of those hours.
36.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
009/21
509/22
209/23
409/25
207/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
1E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record record review, review of facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRIs), staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the state agency in a timely manner, This affected three (Residents #19, Resident #29 and Resident #42) of three residents investigated for abuse. The facility census was 87 residents.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record record review, review of facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRIs), staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to protect residents during abuse investigation and failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and injuries of unknown source. This affected three (Residents #19, Resident #29 and Resident #42) of three residents investigated for abuse. The facility census was 87 residents.
September 18, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility to ensure insulin was properly stored. This affected four (Residents #5, #12, #15, #61) of eight residents observed for insulin storage. The facility also failed to discard expired tuberculosis (TB) testing solution. This had to potential to affect all of the residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77 residents.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all of the residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77 residents.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, review of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure hazardous materials were stored safely. This had the potential to affect 14 facility-identified (Residents #13, #19, #26, #32, #33, #35, #37, #47, #54, #62, #63, #73, #75, and #76) who were cognitively impaired and independently mobile. The facility census was 77 residents.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) assessment were completed accurately. This affected three (Residents #6, #25, #60) of six residents reviewed for PASARR completion. The facility census was 77 residents.
September 6, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a Resident, a Resident's Representative, and the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman with an emergency discharge notice. This affected one resident (#91) out of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 68. Findings Include: Record review for Resident #91 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and was not permitted to return to the facility. The resident's diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, symbolic dysfunction, and essential primary hypertension. Further record review revealed the facility failed to issue an emergency discharge notice to Resident #91, Resident #91's representative, or the Office of Long-term Care Ombudsman office in writing. [...]
- D Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, hospital records review, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to allow a resident to return to the facility following a hospital evaluation. This affected one resident (#91) out of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 68. Findings Include: Record review for Resident #91 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and was not permitted to return to the facility. The resident's diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, symbolic dysfunction, and essential primary hypertension. Review of the Discharge Return Not Anticipated (DRNA) Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment 3.0 dated 07/11/23 for Resident #91, revealed the resident had impaired cognition. [...]
September 22, 2022Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident call lights were in reach. This affected two Residents (#47 and #48) out of 24 residents reviewed for call lights. The facility census was 51.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to complete a baseline care plan for pressure ulcers. This affected one Resident (#199) out of one resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. Facility census was 51.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident mobility and fall care plans were implemented. This affected two Residents (#47 and #48) out of 14 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 51.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were addressed by the physician in a timely manner. This affected three Residents (#3, #17 and #47) out of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 51.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident that received psychotropic medications had an appropriate diagnosis and indications for use. This affected one Resident (#104) out of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 51.
September 30, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 18, 2025, 3 on September 22, 2022.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.86 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.43 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.51 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.25 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 55.6% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.42 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.01 on weekdays and 3.51 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.82 in April to June 2025 to 3.86 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.86 | 0.43 | 4.01 | 3.51 | 2.9% | 0 of 90 | 86 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.91 | 0.51 | 4.04 | 3.59 | 3.9% | 0 of 92 | 85 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.00 | 0.55 | 4.11 | 3.70 | 4.9% | 0 of 92 | 78 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.82 | 0.50 | 4.02 | 3.32 | 5.1% | 0 of 91 | 73 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.2 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 6, 2023: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 6, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Burlington House Rehab & Alzheimer's Care Center Cincinnati, 2.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Home at Hearthstone, the Cincinnati, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Mt Healthy Christian Home Cincinnati, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Cincinnati, 2.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Maple Knoll Village Cincinnati, 2.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Triple Creek Retirement Community Cincinnati, 2.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Veranda Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Cincinnati, 2.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Alois Alzheimer's Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Alois Alzheimer's Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Alois Alzheimer's Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 18, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Alois Alzheimer's Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Alois Alzheimer's Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Alois Alzheimer's Care Center?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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