Quick answers
- Where is Cottingham Retirement Community?
- 3995 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Cottingham Retirement Community?
- (513) 563-3600, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Cottingham Retirement Community?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Cottingham Retirement Community been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Cottingham Retirement Community.
- What did inspectors find at Cottingham Retirement Community?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2019 to August 25, 2026), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2019 to August 25, 2026), Cottingham Retirement Community had 20 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.03 hours per resident per day; the Ohio average is 3.71 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 12, 2026 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 29, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 12, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 12, 2026 (standard health inspection); August 25, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0700 Level J
“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.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level 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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Previous cycle: August 19, 2022 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 19, 2022 (standard health inspection); December 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 10, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0580 Level J
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“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.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: May 2, 2019 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 2, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (18)
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0541 Level F
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
K0211 Level F
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0223 Level F
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0131 Level F
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0341 Level F
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
E0004 Level C
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.70 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.69 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.03 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.75 | 3.29 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.2% | 49.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 14.3% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 28 nursing homes: Lionstone Care.
Legal business name: Cottingham Operations LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon | Direct owner | 50% | June 1, 2020 |
| Stein, Abba | Direct owner | 50% | June 1, 2020 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 55.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Lionstone Care |
| Legal business name | Cottingham Operations LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1985-02-22 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3995 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 |
| County | Hamilton County |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (513) 563‑3600 |
| CMS Certification Number | 365652 |
| Name in Medicare records | COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Brookwood Care Center1.2 mi · Cincinnati, OH · 3 of 5 stars
- Advanced Health Care of Cincinnati3.0 mi · Cincinnati, OH · 4 of 5 stars
- Meadowbrook Care Center3.8 mi · Cincinnati, OH · 2 of 5 stars
- Chesterwood Atc4.2 mi · West Chester, OH · 5 of 5 stars
- Glendale Place Care Center4.4 mi · Cincinnati, OH · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Assurance Health Cincinnati LLC1.7 mi · Cincinnati, OH · Psychiatric Hospital
- Bethesda North4.0 mi · Cincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- West Chester Hospital4.7 mi · West Chester, OH · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13