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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
63
Score
CMS Ratings
16.3/22
Staffing Quality
11.0/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate83.2%
73
Total Beds
61
Occupied
12
Available

Basic Information

Address:

3875 EAST GALBRAITH ROAD

CINCINNATI, OH 45236

Number of Beds:

73

Estimated Occupancy:

83% (~12 available)

Chain:

COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:4/5 Stars
Health Inspection:3/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

366256

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Average

This Facility

0.61

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

3.22

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.61hLPN: 0.55hAide: 2.07h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Below Average

This Facility

35.9%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 25.0%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Critical Deficiencies Found

This facility has 4 deficiency citations involving actual harm to residents. Review these carefully before making a decision.

Total Deficiencies

88

Inspections

8

Critical

4

Sep 12, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024

May 7, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Critical - Actual HarmTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 8, 2024From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 8, 2024From Complaint

Jul 18, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Critical - Actual HarmTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jul 19, 2023From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jul 19, 2023From Complaint

May 16, 2023 - Health Survey

6 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint

Mar 30, 2023 - Health Survey

6 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2023From Complaint

Aug 4, 2022 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Aug 26, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Aug 26, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected: Aug 26, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected: Aug 26, 2022From Complaint

Aug 30, 2021 - Health Survey

38 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Low - IsolatedTag F0574

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0661

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0810

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Low - IsolatedTag F0574

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0661

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0810

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected: Oct 6, 2021

Feb 21, 2019 - Health Survey

28 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Low - IsolatedTag F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected: Mar 29, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Low - IsolatedTag F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected: Mar 29, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Apr 2, 2019

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Total fines: $36,185

FineMay 7, 2024

$36,185

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

High CMS Rating
4 out of 5 stars from Medicare
Low Staff Turnover
35.9% (national avg: 46.6%)
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Beds Available
Approximately 12 beds potentially available
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Part of Healthcare Chain
COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for PARKVIEW NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTER?

PARKVIEW NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

PARKVIEW NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTER has 73 certified beds. The facility averages 61 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 83%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - corporation owned. It is part of the COMMUNICARE HEALTH network.

How can I contact PARKVIEW NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTER?

You can call PARKVIEW NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTER at (513)793-5222. The facility is located at 3875 EAST GALBRAITH ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45236.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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