nursing home in Cincinnati, OH

Beechwood Home for Incurables

2140 Pogue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208 · (513) 321-9294

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Beechwood Home for Incurables at a glance

Beechwood Home for Incurables is a 80-bed non-profit nursing home in Cincinnati, Ohio (Hamilton County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 14, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Ohio average is 10.3.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 41.9% per year (state average 48.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
80
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
March 7, 1980
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Hamilton County
CMS Certification Number
365445

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.4 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.8 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility5.26 hrsOhio average3.69 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)5.26 hrs3.69 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.88 hrs0.64 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.30 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.73 hrs3.28 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)41.9%48.7%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)22.2%43.9%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility1Ohio average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)143Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)880.780.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Ohio average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$26,381$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds8088107
Average residents per day717486
Occupancy89.3%84.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.3%Ohio average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.3%3.2%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2%3.4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.4%8.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.3%0.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.4%0.2%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)3%5.3%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)7.8%6.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.1%6.2%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)23.3%30.1%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)36.7%25.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)26.1%21.4%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%92.7%93.6%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 14, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 14, 2026
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 14, 2026
Fire safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 14, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 7, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 16, 2026
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
November 15, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 13, 2024
April 28, 2022
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 3, 2022
April 28, 2022
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 3, 2022
April 28, 2022
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 3, 2022
April 28, 2022
Fire safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0344
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 3, 2022
April 28, 2022
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 3, 2022
April 28, 2022
Standard
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 3, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
HUSCHART, JOSEPH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/12/2025
VINCENT, CRISTAL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/12/2025
BORTZ, SAMUEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
DOHRMANN, RENIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
GIBBS, JAMES
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2007
HEIDT, ROBERT
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
KELLER, JEFFREY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
LANE, MARY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
OSBORN, SARA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
OWENS, TIMOTHY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
REED, ROBERT
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
SANDQUIST, TRACY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
SEWARD, ELLEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
SHAMBLEY-EBRON, DONNA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
TOFT, TIMOTHY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2006
WALSH, MARTHA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
BORTZ, SAMUEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
CLARK, PATRICIA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/02/2004
EWING, KAREN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/13/2023
GIBBS, JAMES
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
HEIDT, ROBERT
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
OSBORN, SARA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/21/2019
STETLER, MONTE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE07/11/2024
TOFT, TIMOTHY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
VINCENT, CRISTAL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE07/17/2024
VINCENT, CRISTAL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/17/2024
BORTZ, SAMUEL
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
DOHRMANN, RENIE
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
GIBBS, JAMES
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2007
HEIDT, ROBERT
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
KELLER, JEFFREY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
LANE, MARY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2016
OSBORN, SARA
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
OWENS, TIMOTHY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
REED, ROBERT
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
SANDQUIST, TRACY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
SEWARD, ELLEN
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
SHAMBLEY-EBRON, DONNA
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
TOFT, TIMOTHY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2006
WALSH, MARTHA
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beechwood Home for Incurables's rating?

Beechwood Home for Incurables has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Beechwood Home for Incurables receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Beechwood Home for Incurables accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Beechwood Home for Incurables?

It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Beechwood Home for Incurables and how do I contact it?

Beechwood Home for Incurables is at 2140 Pogue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Phone: (513) 321-9294.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.