Ohio › Hamilton County › Cincinnati
Forest Hills Healthcare Center.
8700 Moran Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244
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.
Forest Hills Healthcare Center., in Cincinnati, Ohio, is certified for 138 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 6, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hamilton Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.0 | 33.6 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 52.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,801 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (69 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: 30 Apr 2026, 16 May 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×17 E ×7 F ×4
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 29 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 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 | 5 Jul 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.3%, RNs 21.1%; 2 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 | 5.2% | 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 | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.1% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Moran Leasing Co, Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Op Co LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2021 |
| Buckeye Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2021 |
| Omg Mstr Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2021 |
| Moran Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Buckeye Healthcare Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Health Care Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Moran Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Omg Mstr Lsco, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
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 Hamilton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayley Place | Cincinnati | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16.4 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Beechwood Home For Incurables | Cincinnati | 80 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 17.5 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Brookside Healthcare Center | Cincinnati | 105 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 22.9 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Chamberlin Healthcare Center | Cincinnati | 162 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 15.4 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Deupree Cottages | Cincinnati | 24 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 54.2 | — | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Harrison Trail Health Campus | Harrison | 54 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5.6 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Home At Hearthstone, The | Cincinnati | 96 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 17.7 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Maple Knoll Village | Cincinnati | 80 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 21.3 | — | 11 May 2026 |
All 69 facilities in Hamilton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Forest Hills Healthcare Center. been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Forest Hills Healthcare Center. been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Forest Hills Healthcare Center. compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Forest Hills Healthcare Center.?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Buckeye Op Co LLC, Buckeye Healthcare Holdings LLC and Omg Mstr Lsco, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Forest Hills Healthcare Center. last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2026.
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.