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Norwood Towers Post-Acute
1500 Sherman Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212
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.
Norwood Towers Post-Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Cincinnati, Ohio, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 103 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 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 4, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 62.7%.
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 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.8 | 33.6 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.7% | 52.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 16 Dec 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×24 E ×8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 27 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 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 | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | 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 | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 53 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.7%, RNs 60.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 3.9% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.7% | 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: Norwood Towers Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Norwood Towers Post-Acute been cited for?
37 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 Norwood Towers Post-Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Norwood Towers Post-Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Norwood Towers Post-Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Norwood Towers Post-Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Dec 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.