Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam, Cincinnati, OH 45213 · Hamilton County · (513) 631-1310
99 certified beds, about 80 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1974
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365196 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 30, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 44 health citations since October 2019, 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 3.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.61 of those hours.
46.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Communicare Health, an affiliated group of 110 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.
910/19
2108/23
712/23
104/24
210/24
305/25
107/25
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 44 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
34D
5E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
July 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to report concerns of injuries of unknown origin to the state agency in a timely manner. This affected one (Resident #12) of seven residents sampled for abuse. The facility census was 75.
May 30, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- 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, record review, resident interview, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided with a comfortable environment when the air conditioning unit was not maintained in working order. This affected one (#65) of four residents reviewed for environment. The facility census was 82.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to identify a potential elopement and take action for finding a resident, when a resident's empty wheelchair was found on the facility curb in the rain. This affected one (#34) of one resident reviewed for potential elopement. The facility census was 82.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure there was ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis center regarding dialysis care and service. This affected one (#37) of one sampled resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 82.
October 8, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from delay of care and treatments as ordered by physicians. This affected one (#69) resident of three reviewed for quality of care. The facility census was 77.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteReview of the medical record, staff interviews, observations, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. This affected one (#69) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 77.
April 23, 2024Complaint 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 medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure appropriate storage of residents' medications. This affected one (Resident #28) of 11 residents reviewed for environmental concerns. The facility census was 71 residents.
December 18, 2023Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's preference for showers were honored. This affected one (Resident #6) of one resident reviewed for preferences. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, staff and resident interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure bathing and personal hygiene were provided to residents who dependent on staff for assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). This affected two (Residents #6 and #77) of three residents reviewed for ADL care. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to follow the physician's orders for treatment of a resident's pressure ulcers. This affected one (#6) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified there were three residents with pressure ulcers residing in the facility. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure catheter care and incontinence care was provided correctly to a resident. This affected one (#6) of three residents reviewed for catheter care and one (#6) of one resident reviewed for incontinence care. The facility identified there were four residents who required catheter care. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's pain was managed. This affected one (#26) of one resident reviewed for pain. The facility census was 76.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure drinks were available on the meal trays for the residents. This affected two (#6 and #15) of two residents reviewed for meals. The facility census was 76.
- B Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and review of a test tray, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the coffee was served hot and was at the proper temperature. This affected two (#6 and #15) of two residents reviewed for meals and had the potential to affect other residents who drink coffee. The facility census was 76.
August 16, 2023Standard inspection · 21 citations
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor and identify residents with weight loss and failed to ensure appropriate nutritional interventions were recommended and implemented to prevent severe weight loss. This resulted in Actual Harm when Resident #67, with a with a diagnosis of failure to thrive (FTT) and was at nutritional risk related to a body mass index (BMI) (A measure of body fat based on height and weight) of 19.5 was not weighed from 04/08/23 through 07/04/23. There was a lack of nutritional interventions and Resident #67's weight was not monitored while Resident #67 had decreased meal intakes from 04/08/23 to 07/04/23. Subsequently on 07/05/23, Resident #67's weight was obtained at 102.3 pounds which was a severe weight loss of 29.7 pounds or 22.5 percent (%). [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure foods were stored in a manner to prevent the potential spread of foodborne illness. This had the potential to affect all 86 residents in the facility.
- 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 medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was completed within 48 hours of admission. This affected eight residents (#41, #243, #26, #244, #27, #89, #61, and #140) of the eleven residents reviewed for baseline care plans. The facility census was 86.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to provide care conferences to residents/resident representatives to discuss the resident's care plan. This affected four residents (#24, #41, #44, and #67) of the 20 residents sampled. The facility census was 86.
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files, staff interview, and review of job descriptions, the facility failed to ensure the services of a qualified Activity Director (AD). This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility with the exception of the 42 residents (#1, #3, #5, #7, #9, #11, #13, #15, #21, #22, #23, #26, #30, #31, #32, #34, #35, #39, #40, #41, #42, #44, #47, #50 #52, #61, #62, #64, #67, #68, #71, #72, #73, #75,#80, #84,#140, #240, #241, #243, #243, #244) who the facility identified as not participating in any facility led activities. The facility census was 86.
- E Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, review of the facility policy, and review of Social Worker (SW) job description, the facility failed to provide medically related social services including provision of written notification of Medicare non-coverage to residents, notification to the Ombudsman of resident transfers to the hospital, arrangement of care conferences, and arranging for the provision of dental services. This affected two residents (#48 and #65) of three residents reviewed for notice of Medicare non-coverage (NOMNC), two (Residents #48 and #88) of two residents reviewed for Ombudsman notification of resident transfers to the hospital, four (Residents #24, #41, #44, and #67) of four residents reviewed for care conference, and two (Residents #24 and #49) of four residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 86.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to honor a resident's request to get out of bed to smoke. This affected one resident (#25) of three residents reviewed for choices. The facility census was 86.
- 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 medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an accurate code status was in the medical records. This affected two residents (#03 and #67) of the 18 residents reviewed for advance directives. The facility census was 86.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide required Notification of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) to two Residents (#48 and #65) of the three residents reviewed for notification to Medicare beneficiaries. The facility census was 86.
- 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 medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the Ombudsman was notified when residents were transferred to the hospital. This affected two Residents (#48 and #88) of two residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 86.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed correctly. This affected one resident (#26) of one resident reviewed for PASARRs. The facility census was 86.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan. This affected one resident (#41) of the 11 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 86.
- D Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to complete a discharge summary of recapitulation of resident's stay for two residents (#49 and #87) of three residents sampled for discharge rights. The facility census was 86.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident's fingernails were trimmed and clean. This affected two residents (#03 and #61) of four residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs.) The facility census was 86.
- 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 record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure splints were applied as ordered. This affected one resident (#47) of two residents reviewed for splints/contracture management. The facility identified six residents with contractures. The facility census was 86.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, review of fall investigations, and policy review, the facility failed to conduct a thorough fall investigation. This affected two residents (#41 and #48) residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 86.
- 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, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to have medications available for medication administration of scheduled medications. This affected one resident (#41) of the five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 86.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. This affected one resident (#27) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 86.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to arrange for resident dental services. This affected two residents (#24 and #49) of six residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 89.
- D Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide double portions as ordered. This affected one resident (#81) of the 22 residents reviewed for diet orders. The facility census was 86.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a controlled substance record. This affected one resident (#41) reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 86.
October 10, 2019Standard inspection · 9 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 observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the roof was maintained in a safe and functional manner to prevent water leaks. This affected all 80 residents at the facility.
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was maintained to eradicate mice. This affected all 80 residents at the facility.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, policy review and manufacturer's recommendation review, the facility failed to ensure a blood glucose machine was properly disinfected between resident use. This affected one (Resident #75) of three residents reviewed for medication administration and had the potential to affect four (Residents #14, #18, #48 and #76) who had fingerstick blood sugar monitored on the 300 hall. The facility identified 28 residents in the facility with physician orders for fingerstick blood sugar monitoring. The facility census was 80.
- 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 were treated in a dignified manner while being assisted with eating and when being served in the dining room. This affected three (Residents #57, #29 and #15) of six residents reviewed for dignity. The facility census was 80.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of physical abuse as dictated by their policy. This affected one (Resident #32) of one resident reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 80.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency. This affected one (Resident #32) of one resident reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 80.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was thoroughly investigated. This affected one (Resident #32) of one resident reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 80.
- 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 observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff intervened when a resident exhibited agitated behavior. This affected two (Residents #10 and #20) of 20 residents reviewed for implementation of care plans. The facility census was 80. Record review revealed Resident #10 had diagnoses including anxiety disorder, vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance and mood disorder. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Record review revealed Resident #20 had diagnoses including dementia, Alzheimer's disease and delusional disorder. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Review of Resident #20's behavior care plan, dated 09/30/14, revealed the resident was verbally and physically aggressive. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the assistance of two State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) during care, which resulted in an avoidable fall from the bed. This affected one (Resident #38) of three residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 80.
Fire safety inspections
36 fire safety citations on file: 9 on May 30, 2025, 18 on August 16, 2023, 9 on October 10, 2019.
Every fire safety citation36 citations
- 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 Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 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 emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 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 exits that are accessible at all times.
- 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 Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- 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.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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) | 3.18 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.98 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.72 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.98 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 3.27 on weekdays and 2.98 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.31 in April to June 2025 to 3.18 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 | 3.18 | 0.61 | 3.27 | 2.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 80 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.22 | 0.62 | 3.32 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.27 | 0.57 | 3.39 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 73 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.31 | 0.60 | 3.44 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 79 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Ohio
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 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 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VERULAM LEASING CO, LLC. CMS links this home to Communicare Health, a group of 110 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Op Co., LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2021 |
| Buckeye Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Omg Mstr Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Romeo, Dominic | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Stoltz, Charles | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Wilheim, Ronald | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Verulam Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Groves, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/14/2023 | |
| Khan, Shazia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Reese, Alissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/03/2023 | |
| Romeo, Dominic | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Odenthal, Richard | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/25/2025 | |
| Buckeye Healthcare Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| C.r. Stoltz Family Investment Company Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Health Care Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| I. Rosedale Family Investment Company Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Omg Mstr Lsco, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Rosedale Family Investment Company, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| S.l. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Verulam Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/06/2025 | |
| Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2021 | |
| Khan, Shazia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Reese, Alissa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/03/2023 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 16, 2023: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 14, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.98 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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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 Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 30, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pleasant Ridge Healthcare 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 Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 28 owners and managers, and links the home to Communicare Health. Legal business name: VERULAM LEASING CO, 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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