Cedars of Lebanon Care Center
102 East Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036 · Warren County · (513) 932-0300
45 certified beds, about 43 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2004
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366296 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 16, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 27 health citations since August 2021, 1 was 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 3.71 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.66 of those hours.
48.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Cch Healthcare, an affiliated group of 33 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.
408/21
311/23
107/24
108/24
910/24
109/25
807/26
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 27 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
13D
7E
5F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
July 16, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 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 interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items and kitchen equipment were maintained in a manner to prevent foodborne illness. This had the potential to affect all 45 residents who receive food from the kitchen.
- 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, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident's received food portions based on the men spreadsheet. This had the potential to affect 41 residents who the facility identified who were on a regular or mechanical soft diet. The facility census was 45.
- 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 ensure residents had a safe and sanitary environment. This affected 12 (#2, #7, #12, #16, #23, #24, #32, #35, #38, #40, #43, and #45) of 45 residents who resided at the facility. The facility census was 45.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to complete a discharge summary after Resident #74 was discharged to another facility and failed to ensure the appropriate information was communicated when Resident #3 was transferred to the hospital. This affected two (#3 and #49) of six residents reviewed for discharges and transfers. The facility census was 45.
- D Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the state mental health authority with a significant change pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) for residents with a change in their mental health or physical conditions. This affected two (#2 and #37) of four residents reviewed for significant change PASARR. The facility census was 45.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor residents' blood sugars and notify the physician of a resident's blood sugar that was outside of parameters according to physician's order. This affected one (#38) of twelve residents reviewed for quality of care. The facility census was 45.
- 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 staff interview and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's pharmacy recommendation was timely addressed and implemented according to the physician's response to the pharmacy recommendation. This affected one (#35) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 45.
- C Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel file, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to have a qualified director of food and nutritional services, a full time qualified dietician or other full time clinically qualified nutrition professional. This had the potential to affect all 45 residents who received food from the kitchen.
September 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 resident interview, observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left at the bedside. This affected one (#18) of three residents reviewed for medication storage. The facility census was 45.
October 17, 2024Standard inspection · 9 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 observations, staff interviews, temperature log review, and policy review, the facility failed to store, prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions. This affected all 44 residents receiving food from the facility. The facility total census was 44.
- F Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on employee file review, interview, and review of the facility assessment, the facility failed to ensure all staff received education on mental and behavioral health. This affected three State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs)(#505, #504 and #503) of five STNAs reviewed for mental and behavioral health training. This had the potential to affect all 44 residents residing in the facility. The faciliy census was 44.
- E Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, census review, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents or resident's representatives were notified of room changes. This affected four residents, (#4, #11, #19 and #146) of four residents reviewed for room change notification. The facility total census was 44.
- 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, medical record reviews, menu spread sheet review, policy review and staff interviews, the facility failed to prepare foods as planned by the Registered Dietitian. This affected four (#6, #15, #16 and #39) of four residents reviewed for pureed diets. The facility total census was 44.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect. This affected three (#08, #38, and #29) of four residents reviewed for dignity and respect. The facility census was 44.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, Self-Reported Incident report review, resident interviews, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to report allegations of resident to resident physical abuse and allegation of sexual abuse by unknown person, to the state agency. This affected two (#06 and #19) of four residents reviewed for potential abuse. The facility census was 44.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, Self-Reported Incident report review, resident interviews, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of resident to resident physical abuse and allegation of sexual abuse by unknown person. This affected two (#06 and #19) of four residents reviewed for potential abuse. The facility census was 44.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, form instruction review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed as required. This affected two (#15 and #01) of four residents reviewed for PASARR's. The facility census was 44.
- 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 observation, resident interview, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean and safe environment. This affected three (#06, #19, #35) of four residents reviewed for environment The facility census was 44.
August 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, resident interview, review of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) report, review of hospital records, review of witness statements, review of a facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI), and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from staff-to-resident physical abuse. This resulted in Actual Harm when Resident #10 was physically abused by Stated Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #101 who restrained the resident's arms against his chest causing numerous skin tears and contusions to the resident's arms and hands. Subsequently, Resident #10 was transferred to a local hospital where he was assessed and treated for injuries including, multiple skin tears, and contusions of the elbow and forearm. This affected one (#10) out of three Residents (#10, #12, and #25) reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 42.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a safe, functional, and homelike environment for the residents. This affected six resident rooms of 18 resident rooms and one shower room utilized by all residents. The census was 42.
November 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Terminal Distributor Licensure of Prescriber Practices, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications administered Intravenously (IV) were obtained from a source with a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) license (which allows a business entity to purchase, possess, and/or distribute dangerous drugs at a specific location) specific to the State of Ohio. This deficiency affected four (Residents #3, #32, #40, and #42) of four residents reviewed for medications administered by a contracted ancillary provider. This affected 16 current residents (#3, #13, #15, #17, #19, #23, #28, #30, #32, #34, #35, #37, #39, #40, #42, and #43) and one discharged resident (#45) identified by the facility who received IV fluids from the unlicensed source. The facility census was 43.
- E 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, review of the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Terminal Distributor Licensure of Prescriber Practices, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were obtained from a source with a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) license (which allows a business entity to purchase, possess, and/or distribute dangerous drugs at a specific location) specific to the State of Ohio. This deficiency affected four (Residents #3, #32, #40, and #42) of four residents reviewed for medications administered by a contracted ancillary provider. This affected 16 current residents (#3, #13, #15, #17, #19, #23, #28, #30, #32, #34, #35, #37, #39, #40, #42, and #43) and one discharged resident (#45) identified by the facility who received IV fluids from the unlicensed source. The facility census was 43.
- E Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Terminal Distributor Licensure of Prescriber Practices,, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a contracted entity had appropriate State of Ohio required credentials for provision of services for residents. This deficiency affected four (Residents #3, #32, #40, and #42) of four residents reviewed for medications administered by a contracted ancillary provider. This affected 16 current residents (#3, #13, #15, #17, #19, #23, #28, #30, #32, #34, #35, #37, #39, #40, #42, and #43) and one discharged resident (#45) identified by the facility who received IV fluids from the unlicensed source. The facility census was 43.
August 10, 2021Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to follow appropriate infection control to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This had the potential to affect the 44 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 44.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's oxygen, skin ointment, and medications were accurately coded on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. This affected two (Residents #26, and #42) of 12 residents reviewed for MDS accuracy. The facility census was 44.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the development of an avoidable stage II pressure ulcer. This affected one (Resident #23) of two residents identified with pressure ulcers. Thee facility census was 44.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, medical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to timely monitor and address a resident's weight loss and ensure the residents received nutritional interventions recommended by the Dietary Technician and/or Physician. This affected two (Resident #09 and #11) of five residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 44.
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 4 on July 16, 2026, 8 on October 17, 2024, 5 on August 10, 2021.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 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 Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 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.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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) | 3.71 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.42 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 48.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.11 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 3.83 on weekdays and 3.42 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 25.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.77 in April to June 2025 to 3.71 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 | 3.71 | 0.66 | 3.83 | 3.42 | 25.5% | 0 of 90 | 43 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.74 | 0.61 | 3.82 | 3.54 | 18.4% | 0 of 92 | 43 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.83 | 0.73 | 3.91 | 3.64 | 23.1% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.77 | 0.71 | 3.86 | 3.54 | 28.0% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 40.7 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CL HEALTHCARE LLC. CMS links this home to Cch Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Holdings Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 60% | 12/31/2023 |
| Stern, Jacob | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 12/31/2023 | |
| Capital Finance LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 01/01/2015 | |
| Cch Healthcare Oh LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Castellanos, Andrew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sharp, Stephanie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2023 | |
| Stern, Jacob | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2023 | |
| Cch Healthcare Oh LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/11/2025 | |
| Cedars Nursing Home Realty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2014 | |
| Castellanos, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sharp, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/31/2023 |
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 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 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 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 16, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 16, 2026: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 16, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community Lebanon, 3.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Mason Health Care Center Mason, 6.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Pine Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehab Morrow, 7.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Otterbein Middletown Franklin, 7.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Arlington Pointe Care Center Middletown, 8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Otterbein at Maineville Maineville, 8.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 32 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Cedars of Lebanon Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cedars of Lebanon Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cedars of Lebanon Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 16, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Cedars of Lebanon Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cedars of Lebanon 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 Cedars of Lebanon Care Center?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Cch Healthcare. Legal business name: CL HEALTHCARE 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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