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PLEASANT RIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER

5501 VERULAM, CINCINNATI, OH 45213
Score: 37 / 100

With a score of 37/100, Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center ranks in the bottom tier of Ohio nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center, with 3.27 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 61 deficiencies at Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

61
Total Deficiencies
Jul 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 58 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jul 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Oct 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 7.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $67,093

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24