Brookwood Care Center
12100 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH 45241 · Hamilton County · (513) 605-2000
125 certified beds, about 104 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365712 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 23, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 40 health citations since October 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 5 fines totaling $28,517 in the last three years; the largest was $10,256, and the latest is dated February 20, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.20 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.55 of those hours.
53.4% 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.
1710/19
510/23
206/24
211/24
1001/26
407/26
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 40 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
23D
13E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
July 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of test tray, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was palatable and served at an appropriate temperature. This affected three (#21, #97, and #112) residents and had the potential to affect 99 residents in the facility. The facility identified nine residents (#80, #83, #84, #85, #87, #92, #94, #96, and #108) who did not receive food from the kitchen.
- 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 observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain fans and vents in a clean and sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all 43 residents on the second floor of the facility. The facility census was 108.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received timely assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). This affected one (Resident #56) of three residents sampled for ADL assistance. The facility census was 108.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when providing high contact resident care activities for residents in Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and failed to perform appropriate hand hygiene. This affected one (Resident #56) of five residents sampled for EBP. The facility census was 108.
January 23, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 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, interview, facility policy review, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code recommendations, the facility failed to ensure staff wore effective hair restraints while in the facility's kitchen. This failure had the potential to affect 104 residents who received meals from the kitchen. The facility census was 111.
- 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 interview, facility document review, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a comfortable environment when temperatures exceeded 81 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for six days, which affected 1 of 2 facility floors with 60 resident rooms. The facility census was 111.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, facility document review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received food in a form designed to meet individual needs during the lunch meal on 01/20/2026, which had the potential to affect the 11 residents at the facility who had a physician ordered mechanical soft diet. The facility census was 111.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility document review, the facility failed to provide the required Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC), Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) -10123, for 3 (Residents #80, #130, and #131) of 3 residents reviewed for Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN). The facility census was 111.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, and interview, the facility failed to report an allegation of alleged abuse to the state agency within regulatory timeframes for 1 (Resident #35) of 2 residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 111.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, and interview, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation for an allegation of abuse for 1 (Resident #35) of 2 residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 111.
- 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 interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure person-centered care plans were developed and implemented for 2 (Resident #10 and Resident #110) of 3 residents reviewed with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The facility census was 111.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents' environment remained free of accident hazards when staff failed to ensure unprescribed, over the counter medications were not in residents' rooms. The deficiency affected 1 (Resident #104) of 4 residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 111.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff adhered to infection prevention and control practices by not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during high-contact resident care for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 1 (Resident #13) of 10 residents reviewed for EBP. The facility census was 111.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the results of previous most recent surveys were readily accessible for resident and visitor review on 5 (01/19/2026, 01/20/2026, 01/21/2026, 01/22/2026, and 01/23/2026) of 5 survey days. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 111.
November 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' private care information was not posted in areas visible to the public. This affected 14 (#85, #86, #87, #88, #89, #91, #95, #97, #98, #99, #101, #103, #106, and #108) of 16 residents reviewed for privacy. The facility census was 106.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, medical record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate nail care. This affected one (#15) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). The facility census was 106.
June 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a resident privacy when an employee took a photo of a resident without her permission and shared the photo via text message. This affected one (#150) of four residents reviewed for privacy. The facility census was 100.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide timely incontinence care to a resident who was dependent on staff for incontinence care. This affected one (#78) of four residents reviewed for incontinence care. The facility census was 100.
October 26, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- 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 and resident interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received quarterly care conferences. This affected four (#20, #70, #74 and #59) of thirty two residents sampled for care planning. The facility census was 108.
- E 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 interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident's meal trays were delivered in a hygienic manner. This affected four residents (#61, #06, #77 and #79) out of 24 residents observed for dining service. The facility census was 108.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents had access to call lights. This affected one resident (Resident #20) of the 32 residents sampled for call lights. The facility census was 108.
- 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 and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Ombudsman was notified when residents were discharged to the hospital. This affected one (#33) out of three residents reviewed for discharges. The facility census was 108.
- D Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide furniture suitable for the comfort of the residents and/or the visitors. This affected one (#29) out of 24 residents reviewed. The facility census was 108.
October 31, 2019Standard inspection · 17 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, review of dish machine temperature and sanitizer logs, and review of facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that food was stored and prepared under sanitary conditions, and ensured that resident dishes, silverware, and food preparation and service equipment was thoroughly sanitized after use. This had the potential to affect 122 of 125 residents of the facility. The facility identified three Residents (#1, #12 and #82) as not receiving nothing by mouth (NPO). The facility census was 125 residents.
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure residents received written bed hold notifications within 24 hours of their discharges from the facility. This affected four Residents (#89, #91, #99 and #122) of nine residents reviewed for discharge notification. The facility census was 125.
- E 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 and interview, the facility failed to provide residents and their representatives with a summary of the baseline care plan. This affected ten residents (#1, #11, #20, #38, #42, #43, #54, #66, #72, and #99) of 16 residents reviewed for baseline care plans that were admitted within the past year. The facility census was 125.
- E 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, review of controlled substances count and shift verification records, and Controlled Substances Policy, the facility failed to ensure controlled substances were counted at the end of each shift. This affected 15 Residents (#10, #15, #20, #23, #25, #27, #38, #42, #43, #65, #88, #89, #95, #103, and #109) whom had narcotic medications stored on the Sycamore one medication cart. The facility census was 125.
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, review of facility Instillation of Eye Drops and Administering Medications Through an Enteral Tube Procedures, and review of drug manufacturer recommendations the facility failed to ensure medication error rate was below five percent (%). Observation of administration of 26 medications revealed ten errors for a medication error rate of 38.46 %. This affected two Residents (#1 and #43) of five observed for medication administration. The facility census was 125.
- 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 observation, interview, and drug manufacturer recommendations, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly labeled and stored. This directly affected six Residents (#38, #79, #99, #120, #121, and #220) whom had medications stored on the Recovery one and Recovery two medication carts. Four out of seven medication carts were inspected during the survey. The facility identified eight residents (Residents #1, #7, #53, #79, #99, #120, #121 and #220) with eye drops on the Recovery one and two medication carts and two residents (Residents #38 and #99) with insulin on the Recovery two medication cart. The facility census was 125.
- E 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 observation, staff interview, and review of planned menus, the facility failed to ensure the planned menu, approved by the facility's Registered Dietitian (RD) was followed as written. This had the potential to affect all 27 Residents (#3, #4, #5, #6, #14, #21, #29, #30, #31, #35, #36, #45, #51, #57, #61, #64, #67, #85, #91, #92, #98, #104, #106, #110, #115, #117, and #170) who resided on the secured Diamond unit. The facility census was 125.
- 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, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide a copy of the transfer or discharge notification to the Ombudsman for discharges from the facility. This affected eight Residents (#1, #51, #54, #66, #89, #91, #99 and #122) of nine residents reviewed for discharge notification. The facility census was 125.
- 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 medial record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that each residents written plan of care was implemented regarding interventions to prevent further decreases in range of motion via the use of splinting devices. This affected one (Resident #102) of one resident reviewed for positioning. The facility census was 125.
- 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, and interviews the facility failed to ensure a resident was given the opportunity to participate in the care planning process. This affected one (Resident #103) of four residents reviewed for care plan participation. The facility census was 125.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure diabetic ulcer and surgical wound treatments were completed as ordered. This affected one Resident (#113) of two reviewed for skin conditions. The facility census was 125.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, and review of National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) Pressure Injury Stages, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer interventions were in place and treatments were completed as ordered. This affected one (Resident #113) of five reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified two residents with pressure ulcers, present upon admission. The facility census was 125.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure that one resident in need of foot care received podiatry services in a timely manner. This affected one (Resident #11) of three residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The facility census was 125.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation,and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that each resident with a limited range of motion received appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion and/or to prevent further decrease in range of motion. This affected one (Resident #102) of one resident reviewed for positioning. The facility census was 125.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were in place. This affected one (Resident #54) of four residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 125.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure a resident was monitored and peritoneal dialysis flowsheets were accurately completed to ensure appropriate treatment. This affected one (Resident #72) of one reviewed for dialysis. The facility identified two residents on dialysis. The facility census was 125.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to post nurse staffing data on a daily basis. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 125.
Fire safety inspections
24 fire safety citations on file: 6 on January 23, 2026, 13 on October 26, 2023, 5 on October 31, 2019.
Every fire safety citation24 citations
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- 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 an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 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 To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 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 Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,178 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $10,256 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.20 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.77 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.72 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 52.9% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.31 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 4.37 on weekdays and 3.77 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 9.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.07 in April to June 2025 to 4.20 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 | 4.20 | 0.55 | 4.37 | 3.77 | 9.9% | 0 of 90 | 104 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.74 | 0.50 | 4.94 | 4.23 | 6.1% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.62 | 0.53 | 4.74 | 4.29 | 11.0% | 0 of 92 | 106 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.07 | 0.48 | 4.28 | 3.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 101 |
| 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 | 4.4 | 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 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.2 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
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 do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- 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 January 23, 2026: "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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 23, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Majestic Care of Cedar Village. Mason, 3.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Lodge Nursing & Rehab Center Loveland, 3.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Twin Lakes Cincinnati, 4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Mcv Health Care Facilities, Inc Mason, 4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Advanced Health Care of Cincinnati Cincinnati, 4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Chesterwood Atc West Chester, 4.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 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 Brookwood Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Brookwood Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Brookwood Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 23, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Brookwood Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $28,517 in the last three years.
- Does Brookwood 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 Brookwood 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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