Berkeley Square Retirement Cen
100 Berkeley Drive, Hamilton, OH 45013 · Butler County · (513) 856-8600
33 certified beds, about 27 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366053 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 16, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since August 2019 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 4.53 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
55.1% 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.
208/19
108/22
109/24
404/26
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 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
1E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 16, 2026Standard inspection · 4 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 document review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food temperatures were documented at the tray line for each meal served from the kitchenettes in the [NAME] and [NAME] Dining Rooms. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 27.
- 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, interviews, and policy review the facility failed to document completion of care conferences at the required intervals. This affected two residents (#04 and #15) of 12 residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 27.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice when a resident was not reevaluated for hyperglycemia. This affected one (Resident #03) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medicine. The facility census was 27. Findings Included:Medical record review revealed Resident #03 had an admission date of 01/05/26. [...]
- 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, observation, review of the medication regimen review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the pharmacy recommendations from the monthly drug regimen review by a licensed pharmacist were acted upon. This effected one (Resident #08) of five residents reviewed for medication regimen review. The facility census was 27. Findings Included:Review of the medical record for Resident #08 revealed an admission date of 11/24/25. Diagnoses included Parkinson's, dementia, hypothyroidism. Review of the current physician orders included levothyroxine sodium (a hormone medication to treat the thyroid) tablet 150 microgram (mcg) once a day, buspirone hydrochloride (an antianxiety medication) 50 milligram (mg) by mouth twice a day, and losartan potassium (a medication to treat high blood pressure) tablet 100 mg by mouth once a day. [...]
September 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, observation, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to follow the physician's order to treat the resident's pressure wounds and failed to routinely assess the resident's pressure wounds. This affected one (Resident #11) of three residents reviewed for pressure wounds. The facility identified eight residents with pressure ulcers. The facility census was 29.
August 4, 2022Standard 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 observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to store and serve food in a sanitary manner. This affected two residents (#17 and #24) who were observed in the dining room. This had the potential to affect all 28 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 28.
August 8, 2019Standard inspection · 2 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, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the ice maker was free of mold. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in facility with exception of one resident (#1) whom the facility identified as not receiving food from the kitchen. The facility census was 30.
- E 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 record review, observation, staff interview, review of facility policy, and review of the online resource, the facility failed to discard outdated resident medications. This affected Resident #3 for eye drops and had the potential to affect six residents (#8, #17, #22 , #25, #28, #85 and #86) for antacid medication. The facility census was 30.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 16, 2026, 3 on August 4, 2022, 2 on August 8, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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) | 4.53 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.68 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.91 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 4.87 on weekdays and 3.68 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 14.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.38 in April to June 2025 to 4.53 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 | 4.53 | 0.87 | 4.87 | 3.68 | 14.1% | 0 of 90 | 27 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.59 | 0.83 | 4.84 | 3.97 | 16.6% | 0 of 92 | 27 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.80 | 0.91 | 4.95 | 4.44 | 7.2% | 0 of 92 | 26 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.38 | 1.08 | 5.63 | 4.75 | 12.6% | 0 of 91 | 27 |
| 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 | 13.0 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 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 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.4 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.4 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COLONIAL SENIOR SERVICES, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community First Solutions | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/01/2010 |
| Abner, Pete | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Cohen, Neil | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Egloff, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Fant, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Kirkpatrick, Brett | Corporate director | Individual | 08/04/2018 | |
| Kirsch, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Loveberry, Raquel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Miller, Robin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Mulligan, Lawrence | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Oppenheimer, Randy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schuster, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Weigel, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Ziepfel, Nicholas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Kirkpatrick, Brett | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/04/2018 | |
| Krause, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Ark Wellness Center | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/21/2024 | |
| Community First Solutions | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2010 | |
| Fifth Third Bank | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/01/2024 | |
| Medicine Inpatient Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2019 | |
| Lawrence, Kelley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/18/2023 | |
| Watson, Charmaine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/30/2015 | |
| Abner, Pete | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Cohen, Neil | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Egloff, Timothy | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Kirkpatrick, Brett | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/04/2018 | |
| Kirsch, John | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Loveberry, Raquel | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Miller, Robin | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Oppenheimer, Randy | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schuster, Andrew | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Weigel, Robert | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Ziepfel, Nicholas | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Cherry Bekaert LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/31/2024 | |
| Fifth Third Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/14/2025 | |
| Medicine Inpatient Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/14/2025 | |
| Plante & Moran PLLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Brown, Wendy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/29/2024 | |
| Egloff, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/18/2024 | |
| Hamed, Husam | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Kirkpatrick, Brett | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/04/2018 | |
| Lawrence, Kelley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/18/2013 | |
| Watson, Charmaine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/30/2015 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Bradford Place Care Center Hamilton, 0.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Westover Retirement Community Hamilton, 1.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Jamestowne Rehabilitation Hamilton, 1.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Golden Years Nursing Center Hamilton, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Residence at Huntington Court Hamilton, 4.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Fairfield, 5.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Hamilton Respiratory and Nursing Center Hamilton, 5.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Liberty Station Health Campus Liberty Twp, 5.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 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 Berkeley Square Retirement Cen's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Berkeley Square Retirement Cen 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Berkeley Square Retirement Cen get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 16, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Berkeley Square Retirement Cen been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Berkeley Square Retirement Cen 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 Berkeley Square Retirement Cen?
- CMS lists 44 owners and managers. Legal business name: COLONIAL SENIOR SERVICES, INC..
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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