Ayden Healthcare of Madeira
5970 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 · Hamilton County · (513) 561-4111
115 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365186 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 16, 2025, inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 79 health citations since January 2020 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 3.07 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
65.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Ayden Healthcare, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
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.
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 79 health citations on file.
December 16, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 26 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure menus were preplanned and followed for daily meals and emergency meals. This affected all 86 residents who the facility identified as receiving meals from the kitchen. The facility census was 86. Findings Include:1) Observations on 12/08/25 at 9:09 A.M. (breakfast meal), on 12/10/25 at 7:38 A.M. (breakfast meal), and 12/11/25 at 1:05 P.M. (lunch meal), revealed there were no meal spreadsheets used during the tray line meal service for residents on therapeutic diets. [...]
- 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, interview and record review, the facility failed to prepare and store food in a manner to prevent foodborne illness. This affected all 86 residents who the facility identified as receiving food from the kitchen. The total facility census was 86. Findings Include:Observation of the kitchen during the initial tour on 12/08/25 at 9:09 A.M. with Dietary Manager (DM) #04, revealed the following:1) At the dietary employee handwashing sink there was no soap in the dispenser, and the hand drying towels were not in a hands-free dispenser. 2) Inside the walk-in refrigerator there was an undated open container with orange liquid labeled water. There was a packaged coleslaw with an expired label of best used by 10/02/25, and an expired opened container of boiled eggs dated 12/01/25. There was an uncut watermelon which was blacked throughout the exterior. [...]
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the garbage cans were covered when not in use. This affected all 86 residents receiving food from the kitchen. The total facility census was 86. Findings Include:Observation of the kitchen during the initial tour on 12/08/25 at 9:09 A.M. with Dietary Manager (DM) #04 revealed there were four garbage cans in the dish machine area and in the food preparation area of the kitchen which were not covered. The containers were nearly full of food and garbage, and the kitchen staff were not actively using the garbage containers. Interview at the same time with DM #04, verified the cans were nearly full, were not in active use and should be covered. [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a clean, comfortable and homelike environment for residents. This affected six residents (#04, #11, #15, #19, #39, and #86) out of 15 residents reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 86.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to update care plans following a change in condition. This affected four Residents (#02, #10, #25, and #60) out of 24 residents reviewed for care planning. The facility also failed to ensure care conferences were completed. This affected six Residents (#04, #09, #10, #11, #13, and #39) out of 24 residents reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 86.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of fall investigations, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for residents who smoke. This affected three Residents (#12, #57, and #61) of three residents reviewed for smoking. The facility also failed to thoroughly investigate falls and implement appropriate fall interventions following falls to reduce and/or eliminate future falls. This affected five Residents (#01, #02, #25, #60, and #66) of five residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 86.
- E Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure therapeutic diets were received, as ordered by the physician. This affected four Residents (#48, #51, #53 and #01) of four residents reviewed for therapeutic diets. The total facility census was 86. Findings Include:1) Record review of Resident #48 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses for Resident #48 include cerebral infarction, malnutrition, and end stage renal disease. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) comprehensive assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #48 had intact cognition and required supervision with meals. The resident received dialysis treatments three times a week at a dialysis center. The resident received a renal diet, with double portions of protein at breakfast. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: 6 Based on chart review, observation, interview, and policy review revealed the facility failed to ensure proper infection control practices. This affected four Residents (#11, #19, #88, and #86) reviewed for infection control in the initial pool. The facility also failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed during medication administration and incontinence care. This affected two Residents (#45 and #85) out of four residents observed for medication administration and one Resident #85 out of two Residents (#09 and #85) observed for incontinence care. The in-house facility census was 86.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to provide/offer the pneumococcal vaccine to all residents. This affected five Residents (#19, #02, #04, #88, and #90) of the five residents reviewed for pneumococcal vaccines. The facility further failed to provide/offer the influenza vaccine to all residents. This affected three Residents (#19, #04, and #90) of the five residents reviewed for influenza vaccines. The facility further failed to provide/offer the Coronavirus (COVID) vaccine to all residents. This affected four Residents (#02, #19, #04, and #88) of the five residents reviewed for COVID vaccines. The facility census was 86.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, and sanitary environment. This directly affected two Residents (#56 and #59) and had the potential to affect 11 additional residents housed in the 500 hall out of 13 residents reviewed for environment. The facility census was 86.
- E Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure handrails on the Memory Care Unit (MCU) were secured to the wall. This had the potential to affect all 20 Residents (#07, #22, #25, #27, #38, #41, #43, #44, #54, #56, #58, #59, #64, #69, #75, #77, #80, #82, #85, and #88) who the facility identified as being independently mobile and residing on the MCU. The facility census was 86.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations to allow residents appropriate access to handwashing facilities. This affected three resident (Residents #13, #15 and #55) of five residents reviewed. The total facility census was 86. Findings Include:1. Record review for Resident #13 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: Morbid obesity, Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with hypoxia, and Ventral Hernia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. This resident was assessed to require setup or clean-up assistance for personal hygiene. The resident could transfer self and ambulate a few feet independently. [...]
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure a discharge summary was completed. This affected one resident (Resident #94) out of three residents reviewed for discharged summaries. The facility census was 86. Findings Include:Record review for Resident #94 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: Unspecified combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure, and venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral). Resident #94 had a planned discharge home on [DATE]. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition. [...]
- 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 medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a fall care plan for a resident who was at risk for falls. This affected one (Resident #66) of five residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 86.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide varied activities to meet the needs and interests of residents. This affected three Residents (#15, #13 and #39) of five residents reviewed for activities. The total facility census was 86. Findings Include: Review of the activity calendars for October, November and December 2025 revealed from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., there were three activities consisting of exercise, hydration cart, and table games for seven days of the week. Two to three times a week there was a 5:00 P.M. activity. There were no activities listed after 5:00 P.M. There was no religious program listing on Sundays or any other days of the week. Review of activity participation logs of 12/01/25 through 12/10/25 revealed 10 to 20 of the same residents attending all activities. There was no participation in the morning exercise class. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided as planned and ordered. This affected one (Resident #15) out of three reviewed. The facility census was 86.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to arrange vision services outside of the facility as requested. This affected one (Resident #04) of one resident reviewed for vision services. The facility census was 86.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure weights were completed as ordered. This affected three (Residents #04, #10, and #48) of five residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 86.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's gastrostomy tube (G-tube) was taken care of per physician orders. This affected one (Resident #11) out of two residents reviewed for G-tube care. The facility census was 86.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was provided appropriately. This affected one (Resident #44) out of one resident reviewed for oxygen. The facility census was 86.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was not greater than five percent (%). This affected two (Residents #13 and #19) of the three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 86.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors. This affected one (Resident #90) out of the two residents reviewed for IV medication. The facility census was 86. Findings Include: Record review for Resident #90 revealed this resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: Osteomyelitis, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Foot Ulcer, and bipolar disorder. Review of the most Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed this resident had moderate intact cognition evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12. [...]
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure laboratory (lab) tests were completed as ordered. This affected one (Resident #81) of one resident reviewed for laboratory services. The facility census was 86.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow up timely on dental recommendations. This affected one (Resident #39) of the five residents reviewed for dental care. The total facility census was 86Findings Include:Record review for Resident #39 revealed this resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] Diagnoses included Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetes mellitus, and Unsteadiness of feet. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #39 had intact cognition evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. This resident was assessed to require supervision or touching assistance for eating, and supervision or touching assistance for oral hygiene. The resident had a physician order for a regular diet. [...]
- D Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received three meals a day. This affected one (Resident #19) out of three residents reviewed for meal assistance. The facility census was 86. Findings Include:Observation on 12/10/25 at 2:10 P.M., revealed Resident #19 had not received their lunch at this time. Interview on 12/10/25 at 2:11 P.M., with Resident #19 confirmed they did not receive lunch at this time. Resident #19 stated that they requested a ham sandwich and a bowl of soup from the alternative menu. Interview on 12/10/25 at 2:27 with the Director of Nursing (DON), confirmed Resident #19 did not receive their lunch. Review of the facility policy titled, Mealtimes and Frequency revealed the facility will provide at least three meals daily at regular times. [...]
- D Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure rooms provided full visual privacy for each resident. This affected two Residents (#56 and #59) out of two residents reviewed for privacy. The facility census was 86.
July 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 policy review, the facility failed to ensure clean dishes were handled in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all 87 residents in the facility who the facility identified all residents receiving food from the kitchen. The facility census was 87.
November 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to provide medications as ordered by physician. This affected one resident (Resident #11) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 94 residents.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to accurately document medication administration. This affected one (Resident #11) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 94 residents.
September 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 record review, facility staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to develop a complete comprehensive care plan to include activities. This affected three (Resident #9, #13, and #45) out of four residents reviewed for activities. The facility census was 88.
July 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) report, record review and staff interview the facility failed to have eight consecutive hours of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage in the facility. This had the potential to affect all 92 residents who resided in the facility.
May 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure perineal care was provided for a resident. This affected one (#38) of three reviewed for incontinent care. The facility census is 87.
January 24, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 21 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to have a Registered Nurse on duty for two days on the weekends. This affected all residents in the facility. The facility census was 87.
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to menus to meet resident needs, facility failed to have alternate menus, failed to ensure residents were notified of menu substitutions, and failed to prepare meals according to the menu. This directly affected seven (Residents #3, #6 #11, #62, #29, #33 and #56) residents and had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 87.
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the food looked appetizing and was palatable. This affected all of the residents in the facility. The census was 87.
- 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure opened food items were dated, staff wore hair coverings and that food was stored properly in the freezer. This had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 87.
- F Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to implement a quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) plan. This had the potential to affect all 87 residents residing in the facility.
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide evidence a quarterly quality assessment and assurance (QAA) meeting was held. This had the potential to affect all 87 residents residing in the facility.
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to address concerns brought forth by the Resident Council in a timely manner. This directly affected 15 residents who attended the resident council meetings and had the potential to affect all residents. The census was 87.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the environment and resident equipment were in good repair. This affected four (Residents#5, #27, #29, and #33) of five reviewed for environment. The census was 87.
- E 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 interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents had complete and accurate care plans and failed to ensure that care plans were implemented. This affected six (Residents #22, #29, #33, #76, #336, and #82) of twenty-four residents sampled for care plans. The facility census was 87.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents smoked in designated areas and failed to ensure smoking materials were kept secured. This affected four (Residents #45, #33, #336 and #76) of five residents reviewed for smoking. The facility identified 62 residents who smoked. The facility census was 87.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff were not assigned to residents who specified they did not want that caregiver and failed to ensure residents received their phone calls. This affected two (Residents #26 and #336) of two residents reviewed for resident rights. The census was 87.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a new Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) when a new mental health diagnosis was given. This affected two (Residents #33 and #45) of six reviewed for PASRR. The facility census was 87.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received quarterly care conferences. This affected two (Residents #6 and #62) of three residents sampled for care conferences. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure showers were given. This affected two (Residents #29 and #33) of two reviewed for activities of daily living. The census was 87.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a pressure ulcer was monitored when hospice took over the care of the resident. This affected one (Resident #27) of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified three residents with pressure ulcers in the facility. The census was 87.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to provide incontinence care in a manner to prevent urinary tract infection. This affected one (Resident #11) resident reviewed for incontinence. The facility identified 45 residents who were incontinent. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received medications as ordered. This affected three (Residents # 18, #45, and #29) of six residents sampled for medication administration. The facility census was 87.
- D 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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left at the bedside. This affected one (Resident #43) out of 21 residents the nurse administered medications to. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure dental services were provided to residents. This affected two (Residents #33 and #73) four residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a resident with adaptive equipment at meals. This affected one (Resident #62) resident. The census was 87.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to implement appropriate infection control measure for residents in transmission-based precautions. This affected two (Residents #48, and #27) of four residents sampled for infection control. The facility census was 87.
December 28, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to prepare an adequate amount of food to serve all the residents and failed to follow the prepared menu. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 87.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve foods in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 87.
November 21, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- 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 and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure kitchen was clean and sanitary. This had the potential to affect all 88 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 88.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to administer insulin per sliding scale as ordered resulting in a significant medication error. This affected one (#90) of three residents reviewed for diabetic management/medication administration. The facility census was 88.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain infection practices by ensuring staff completed hand hygiene between multiple dressing changes. This affected one (#28) of three reviewed for infection control. Facility census was 88.
January 11, 2020Standard inspection · 21 citations
- F Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, observation, record review and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to address the resident's concerns in a timely manner. This had the potential to affect all 91 residents residing in the facility.
- F Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of personnel files, review of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) log, review of the Ohio Attorney General's web site, review of the facility's abuse policy, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy to ensure employee fingerprints were obtained and sent to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI & I) for seven employees. Additionally, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy to ensure the BCI & I results were received within 30 days for four employees. The facility also failed to implement their abuse policy when a resident (Resident #1) voiced concerns of an allegation of misappropriation. This had the potential to affect all 91 residents residing in the facility.
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and a tray test of food, the facility failed to provide palatable food at an appetizing temperature. This had the potential to affect all residents of the facility except Resident #5 and Resident #29 who ate nothing by mouth. The facility census was 91.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Dietician Food Safety and Sanitation Checklist, observations, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure proper use of gloves, ensure hand washing facilities were available in the kitchen, and failed to date and label opened stored foods. This had the potential to affect all of the residents of the facility except two Residents (#5 and #29) who received nothing by mouth (NPO). The facility census was 91.
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee (QAA) records and staff interview, the facility failed to have documentation quarterly meetings were held. This had the potential to affect all 91 residents of the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide laundry services under proper infection control measures. Additionally, based on facility personnel records review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure five staff (State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) #16, #85, and #95, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) # 54, and Registered Nurse (RN) #72) of nine reviewed completed annual tuberculosis (TB) screenings. This had the potential to affect all 91 residents residing in the facility.
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant mediation errors. There were five medications errors observed out of 27 opportunities observed, resulting in a 18.5 % medication error. This affected three Residents (#15, #90, and #196) of 8 observed during medication administration. The facility census was 91.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident's wheelchairs and the glove dispensers were in good repair. This affected four (#210, #211, #212, and #216) of 99 resident rooms. The facility census was 91.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff and resident interviews, review of the facility's Self-Reported Incidents(SRI) and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of resident money to the Administrator and/or designee and the State Survey Agency. This affected one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for personal property during the investigation stage of the annual survey. The facility census was 91.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff and resident interviews, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of misappropriation of resident money. This affected one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for personal property during the investigation stage of the annual survey. The facility census was 91.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff and resident interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to treat and monitor a resident's shin wound. This affected one (Resident #71) of four residents reviewed for skin/pressure wounds during the investigation stage of the annual survey. The facility census was 91.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, observation, review of the facility's policy and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident's practiced safe smoking. This affected two (#33 and #81) of two residents reviewed for smoking. The facility identified 13 residents who smoked. The facility census was 91.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a therapeutic diet was was provided to a resident. This affected one (Resident #90) of four residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility identified four residents on a renal diet. The facility census was 91.
- 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 medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were completed and those completed were acted on in a timely manner This affected two Residents (#30 and #90) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 91.
- 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 medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations for dose reductions were responded to for one Resident (#90) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility further failed to discontinue a resident's psychotropic medication following a outside physician visit. This affected one Resident (#1) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication. The facility census was 91.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medications errors. This affected one Resident (#90) of 19 reviewed. The facility census was census was 91.
- D 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 pharmacy information, the facility failed to remove medications when they expired. This affected one Supply Room of one reviewed for expired medications. The facility further failed to date insulin when opening a new vial. The expired medications had the potential to affect two Residents (#8 and #90) of two reviewed for insulin. The facility census was 91.
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one resident was provided annual dental care. This affected one resident (#52) of 24 reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 91.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of speciality diet list, observation, staff interview, resident interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide foods of similar nutritive value to residents who chose a speciality diet. This affected three Residents ( #79, #37 and #16) of three reviewed who requested a speciality diet. The facility census was 91.
- D Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff, resident interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to offer snacks to residents. This affected two Residents (#1 and #30), of five residents reviewed for snacks. The facility census was 91.
- B Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility record review, review of the facility's policy and staff interview, the facility failed to provide quarterly statements to resident with Personal Resident Trust accounts. This had the potential to affected 56 residents identified with personal funds accounts. The facility census was 91.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 6 on December 16, 2025, 6 on January 24, 2024, 7 on January 11, 2020.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- C Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
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) | 3.07 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.83 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 65.0% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 87.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.86 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 3.17 on weekdays and 2.83 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.13 in April to June 2025 to 3.07 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 | 3.07 | 0.38 | 3.17 | 2.83 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.13 | 0.21 | 3.23 | 2.87 | 1.6% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.13 | 0.23 | 3.26 | 2.81 | 4.9% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.13 | 0.25 | 3.24 | 2.84 | 10.0% | 0 of 91 | 88 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Ohio
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 1.1 | 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 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.9 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.9 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.3 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BUCKEYE FOREST AT MADEIRA LLC. CMS links this home to Ayden Healthcare, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 12/31/2021 |
| Stein, Abba | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 12/31/2021 |
| Cusner, Adam | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/27/2025 | |
| Degyansky, Jeffrey | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Goldish, Eliezer | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/09/2023 | |
| Cusner, Adam | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/27/2025 | |
| Degyansky, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Goldish, Eliezer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/09/2023 | |
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2021 | |
| Stein, Abba | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2021 | |
| Cusner, Adam | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2025 | |
| Degyansky, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2025 | |
| Goldish, Eliezer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/09/2023 | |
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/31/2021 | |
| Stein, Abba | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/31/2021 |
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 do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 18 problems in this area, most recently on December 16, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 17 problems in this area, most recently on December 16, 2025: "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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on December 16, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on December 16, 2025: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.83 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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- Arc at Cincinnati Cincinnati, 2.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 87 citations
- Deupree Cottages Cincinnati, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center Cincinnati, 2.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Kenwood Terrace Healthcare Center Cincinnati, 2.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 51 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 Ayden Healthcare of Madeira's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ayden Healthcare of Madeira 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ayden Healthcare of Madeira get at its last inspection?
- 26 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 16, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Ayden Healthcare of Madeira been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ayden Healthcare of Madeira 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 Ayden Healthcare of Madeira?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Ayden Healthcare. Legal business name: BUCKEYE FOREST AT MADEIRA LLC.
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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