Cottingham Retirement Community
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365652) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (513) 563-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cottingham Retirement Community has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cottingham Retirement Community reports 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Cottingham Retirement Community has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Cottingham Retirement Community is a 60-bed nursing home in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with an average of 56.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cottingham holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.15 for Ohio. Its component ratings are more mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 2.99 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed in the data for Cottingham Retirement Community.
Cottingham is part of the Lionstone Care chain, which operates 24 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cottingham has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Cottingham is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is 47.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cottingham has 60 certified beds and an average of 56.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Lionstone Care chain, which operates 24 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Cottingham has been certified since February 22, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cottingham scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspection, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (513) 563-3600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (513) 563-3600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365652?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.