Ivy Woods Healthcare Center.
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365455) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,528 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (513) 251-2557 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.1%.
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,528.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, certified for 99 beds with an average of 92.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 17, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ivy Woods holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.14 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,528.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Ivy Woods is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and 29.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,528.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average daily census of 92.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 17, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Ivy Woods scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5132512557 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5132512557 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365455?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.