Carecore at the Meadows
11760 Pellston Court, Cincinnati, OH 45240 · Hamilton County · (513) 851-8400
97 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1999
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366175 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 8, 2024, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 41 health citations since August 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.13 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.27 of those hours.
54.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Carecore Health, an affiliated group of 12 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.
1508/19
1208/22
303/24
905/24
210/24
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 41 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
27D
8E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
October 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- 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, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to prepare food in a safe and sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all residents with the exception of three Residents (#09, #19, and #39) who does not receive any food from the facility kitchen. The facility census was 83.
- D 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, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. This affected three (#10, #59, and #63) of the three residents reviewed. The facility census was 87.
May 8, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- F Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored appropriately. This had the potential to affect all 77 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77. Findings Include: 1. During medication storage observation on 05/08/24 at 11:15 A.M. revealed the facility stock medication room was observed to contain expired stock medications. There were three bottles of mucus relief medication that expired on April 2024 (04/24) and two bottles of an oral laxative (Bisacodyl) expired on February 2024 (02/24). Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #605 on 05/08/24 at 11:25 A.M. confirmed the medications were expired. 2. [...]
- 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 medical record review, resident and resident representative interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to conduct care conferences and failed to update care plan interventions in a timely manner. This affected seven (#4, #19, #22, #34, #40, #51, and #68) out of eight residents reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 77.
- E 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 food was stored and served in a safe and sanitary manner and failed to ensure clean dishes and eating utensils with handled in a manner to prevent contamination. This had the potential to affect 76 residents in the facility. The facility identified one resident (#63) who did not receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 77.
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of equipment manuals, the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment was maintained in working order. This had the potential to affect 76 residents in the facility. The facility identified one resident (#63) who did not receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 77.
- 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, medical record review, resident and staff interview, and review of service invoices, the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment. This affected one (#329) of six residents reviewed for the physical environment. The facility census was 77.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments were accurately completed. This affected three (#4, #13, and #68) of 23 residents reviewed for assessments. The facility census was 77.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was completed within 48 hours of admission. This affected two (#13 and #329) of nine residents reviewed for baseline care plans. The facility census was 77.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents utilized safe smoking practice while using electronic smoking devices and failed to thoroughly investigate resident falls. This affected one (#72) of one resident reviewed for smoking and one (#51) of three residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 77.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff used appropriate hand hygiene when performing blood glucose monitoring. This affected one (#329) of two residents reviewed for blood glucose monitoring. The facility census was 77.
March 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- F 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, medical record review, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the toilets were in good working order. This affected one (#10) of one resident reviewed for toilets. The facility also failed to ensure the showers in the facility were safe. This had the potential to affect all of the residents who resided in the facility. The facility also failed to ensure the floors were clean and the smells of incontinence were eradicated on the memory care unit (MCU). This had the potential to affect 29 residents who resided on the MCU. The facility census was 76.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of the facility's Self-Reported Incidents, staff and resident interview, review of a grievance form, and policy review, the facility failed to timely report an allegation of neglect of a resident to the State Survey Agency. This affected one (#64) of three residents reviewed for neglect. The facility census was 76.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff and resident interview, review of a grievance form, and policy review, the facility failed to complete an investigation into a resident's allegation of neglect. This affected one (#64) of three residents reviewed for neglect. The facility census was 76.
August 15, 2022Standard inspection · 12 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to monitor resident bowel functioning. This resulted in actual harm for Resident #45 when the resident went multiple days with no bowel movements and was subsequently treated at the hospital for severe fecal impaction. The facility also failed to ensure compression stockings were in place as ordered. This affected one resident (#45) out of three reviewed for bowel monitoring and one (#60) of five facility-identified residents with orders for compression stockings. The facility census was 63.
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the Medical Director participated regularly as a member of the facility's Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The census was 63.
- 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, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents had a safe and clean environment. This affected nine residents (#7, #8, #11, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, and #25) who were identified by the facility as smoking. The facility census was 69.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, medical records review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents environment was free of accident hazards for two (#56 and #60) residents reviewed for falls. Additionally the facility failed to complete quarterly smoking assessments and utilize identified protective aprons while smoking for four (#44, #56, #27 and #29) of 13 residents identified by the facility who smoked. Lastly the facility failed to ensure hazardous chemicals and items were secured on a secured unit. This had the potential to affect all 21 Residents (#61, #62, #17, #364, #21, #40, #37, #32, #363, #55, #09, #59, #43, #35, #14, #52, #02, #04, #28, #54, and #01) who resided in the secured unit who the facility identified as being cognitively impaired and independently mobile. The facility census was 63.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident call lights were in reach and footrests were placed on wheelchair per resident's preference. This affected two (#10 and #60) of 17 residents sampled. The census was 63.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the record accurately reflected the resident's preferred code status for two (#25 and #263) of four residents reviewed for advanced directives. The census was 63.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown origin was reported to the administrator and to the state agency in a timely manner. This affected one (#43) out of one resident reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 63.
- 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 medical record review, observations and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure care plans were updated or revised for residents residing on the secured unit. This affected three Residents (#17, # 28 and #52) of the 17 sampled residents. The facility identified 21 residents who resided on the secured unit. The facility census was 63.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure bed rails to assist with bed mobility were applied to the bed for one (#60) of 17 residents sampled for activities of daily living (ADLs). The facility census was 63.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents received proper nail care. This affected three (Resident #7, #25, #42) of four residents sampled for activities of daily living (ADLs.) The facility census was 63.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to assess and monitor a pressure ulcer for one (#10) resident. The facility identified four residents with pressure ulcers. The census was 63.
- 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 record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were secured and not left at the residents' bedside for two (#8 and #46) residents observed during the survey. The facility census was 63. 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #8 revealed an admission date of 04/29/22 with a diagnosis of paraplegia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 08/03/22, revealed Resident #8 was cognitively impaired. Review of the August 2022 monthly physician's orders for Resident #8 revealed an order dated 04/29/22 for Zofran every eight hours as needed for nausea and vomiting. Observation on 08/02/22 at 9:56 A.M. of Resident #8's room revealed there was a plastic cup with a white pill sitting on top of resident's overbed table. Interview on 08/02/22 at 9:56 A.M. [...]
August 1, 2019Standard inspection · 15 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure four residents (Residents #9, #15, #79 and #31) were free from resident to resident abuse. This resulted in Actual Harm for one resident (Resident #9) when Resident #39 pushed Resident #9, causing her to fall and sustain a laceration to her head that required five staples The facility census was 79. This affected four of seven residents reviewed.
- 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 food items in the kitchen, nourishment refrigerators and the facility food thermometer were maintained in a manner to prevent and protect food against contamination and spoilage. This affected all residents residing in the facility except for two residents (Resident #10 and #65) who received nothing by mouth (NPO). The facility census was 79.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of the activity calendar, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities for each resident that met their individual needs and preferences. This affected four (Resident #10, Resident #15, Resident #24 and Resident #39) residents and had the potential to affect all 20 residents of the secured unit for residents with dementia related diagnoses. The facility census was 79.
- 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 record review, the facility failed to ensure the portion sizes reflected in the menu spreadsheet were followed to ensure residents received adequate nutrition. This affected nine (Resident #9, #23, #24, #56, #62, #72, #74, #81 and #83) of 79 residents residing in the facility that received pureed diets. The facility census was 79.
- 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, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents who were served breakfast in the dining room were treated in a dignified manner that promoted their quality of life at the facility. This affected one (Resident #82) resident. The facility census was 79 residents.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's physician and resident representative were notified of an accident that resulted in a bruise to a resident's forehead. This affected one (Resident #9) of three residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 79.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received timely incontinence care. This affected two (Residents #56 and #61) of 19 sampled residents The facility census was 79 residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident who sustained a bruise to her forehead received appropriate assessment, treatment and monitoring. This affected one (Resident #39) of three residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 79.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received their treatments consistently to promote healing. This affected two (#65 and #81) of four residents reviewed for pressure sores. The facility identified three residents with pressure sores. The facility census was 79 residents.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident received sliding scale insulin in accordance to physician orders. This affected one (#18) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility identified 17 residents on insulin. The facility census was 79 residents.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were addressed timely by the physician. This affected two (Resident #5 and #24) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 79.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident received adequate monitoring for the use of an anticoagulant. This affected one (Resident #34) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility identified 13 residents on anticoagulants. The facility census was 79 residents.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of facility policy and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a gradual dose reduction for two residents who were receiving psychotropic medications and failed to provide rationale for extended use of an as needed psychotropic drug for one resident. This affected three residents (#5, #18 and #24) of five resident reviewed for unnecessary medications. The resident census was 79.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one (#34) of five residents reviewed for dental services, received his dentures timely. The facility census was 79 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 observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status was accurately documented in the care plan and hard chart. The facility also failed to ensure an incident that caused a bruise to a resident's forehead was documented in the chart. This affected two (Resident #9 and #39) of 24 residents reviewed for complete and accurate medical records. The facility census was 79.
Fire safety inspections
40 fire safety citations on file: 14 on May 8, 2024, 17 on August 15, 2022, 9 on August 1, 2019.
Every fire safety citation40 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler 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.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 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 Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
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) | 3.13 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.27 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.78 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.72 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.15 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 54.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.6% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.33 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 3.28 on weekdays and 2.78 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.06 in April to June 2025 to 3.13 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 | 3.13 | 0.27 | 3.28 | 2.78 | 18.8% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.06 | 0.29 | 3.18 | 2.77 | 21.4% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.07 | 0.29 | 3.20 | 2.74 | 19.3% | 0 of 92 | 82 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.06 | 0.39 | 3.20 | 2.70 | 27.7% | 0 of 91 | 82 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 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 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.5 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARECORE AT THE MEADOWS LLC. CMS links this home to Carecore Health, a group of 12 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customers Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 08/14/2020 | |
| Hertanu, Joseph | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/01/2018 | |
| Carecore Health LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/2018 | |
| Geraghty, Matthew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/25/2023 | |
| Hertanu, Chaim | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2018 | |
| Hertanu, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/18/2018 | |
| Kuranga, Abraham | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Carecore Health LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2018 | |
| Fasten Halberstam LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2018 | |
| Meadows Real Estate Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2018 | |
| Geraghty, Matthew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/25/2023 | |
| Hertanu, Chaim | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2018 | |
| Hertanu, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2018 | |
| Kuranga, Abraham | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/16/2026 |
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 11 problems in this area, most recently on May 8, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 8, 2024: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 8, 2024: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 8, 2024: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.78 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
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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 Carecore at the Meadows's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Carecore at the Meadows 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Carecore at the Meadows get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 8, 2024. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Carecore at the Meadows been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Carecore at the Meadows 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 Carecore at the Meadows?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Carecore Health. Legal business name: CARECORE AT THE MEADOWS 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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