Safety Report: Arc At Cincinnati
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (25) than in the cycle before (40).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | December 23, 2025; November 3, 2025; November 20, 2023; June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | February 10, 2026; December 23, 2025; August 25, 2025; June 6, 2022 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | December 23, 2025; April 3, 2025; December 9, 2024; June 6, 2022 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | July 28, 2026; December 9, 2024; September 16, 2019 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | July 28, 2026; December 9, 2024; September 16, 2019 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | February 10, 2026; June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 3 | December 23, 2025; December 9, 2024; June 6, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | December 23, 2025; April 3, 2025; June 6, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | December 23, 2025; June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 3 | December 23, 2025; June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | April 16, 2024; June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | December 23, 2025; June 6, 2022 |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F583) | 2 | December 23, 2025; April 3, 2025 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | December 23, 2025; June 6, 2022 |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F849) | 2 | December 23, 2025; June 6, 2022 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | December 23, 2025; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | December 23, 2025; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | April 3, 2025; December 9, 2024 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 2 | December 9, 2024; September 16, 2019 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| 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. (F625) | 2 | June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | June 6, 2022; September 16, 2019 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 34 days, starting January 28, 2026 |
| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $79,346 |
| April 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 14 days, starting April 24, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 | Fine | $70,659 |
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $40,961 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 28, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 10, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 23, 2025 — 20 citations (includes serious)
November 3, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 25, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 3, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 22, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 9, 2024 — 8 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 16, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 20, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 6, 2022 — 24 citations (includes serious)
September 16, 2019 — 19 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare