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Indianspring of Oakley
4900 Babson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45227
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.
Indianspring of Oakley is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Cincinnati, Ohio, certified for 144 beds and caring for about 134 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 8, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 63.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hamilton Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.4 | 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 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.0% | 52.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,345 | $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: 1 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×20 E ×1 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 28 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Jun 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 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 | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 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 | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | — | 20 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.0%, RNs 54.5%; 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 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.8% | 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: Indianspring Health Care Center, Llc. Chain: Carespring (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carespring Health Care Holdings LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2013 |
| Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 72% | 10/01/2013 |
| Carespring Health Care Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
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 Indianspring of Oakley been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Indianspring of Oakley been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Indianspring of Oakley 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 Indianspring of Oakley?
It is part of the Carespring chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Carespring Health Care Holdings LP, Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr and Carespring Health Care Management, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Indianspring of Oakley last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2025; 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.