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Embassy of Cambridge
1471 Wills Creek Valley Drive, Cambridge, OH 43725
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Embassy of Cambridge is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Cambridge, Ohio, certified for 95 beds and caring for about 72 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 91 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 51, 30 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 95.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $131K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 40.3%.
91health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles4 at actual harm or worse
$131Kfines listed by CMS4 penalties in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
76%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)72 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Guernsey Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 91 | 36 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 95.8 | 54.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.3% | 40.3% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $131,018 | $131,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Jul 2025, 21 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×65 E ×6 F ×16
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0803 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0727 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Aug 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2024 | Fine | $53,125 | |
| 21 May 2024 | Fine | $17,808 | |
| 1 Feb 2024 | Fine | $17,068 | |
| 29 Sep 2023 | Fine | $43,017 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.3%, RNs 45.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.9% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Embassy Cambridge, Llc. Chain: Embassy Healthcare (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Guernsey County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare Cambridge Inc. | Cambridge | 50 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 54.0 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| The Enclave At Cambridge | Cambridge | 78 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 46.2 | $195K | 18 Dec 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Guernsey County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Embassy of Cambridge been cited for?
91 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Embassy of Cambridge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $131K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Embassy of Cambridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Embassy of Cambridge?
It is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc, Embassy Healthcare Management Inc and Heritage Employment Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Embassy of Cambridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.