Kenwood Terrace Healthcare Center
Cincinnati, Ohio · CCN 365178
26 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 77
- Surveys
- 26
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 132
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- COMMUNICARE HEALTH
- County
- Hamilton
- Medicare-certified since
- 1970
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 88 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Ohio.
Last survey on record
Jul 30, 2025
467 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.43 | 3.43 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.49 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 52.3% | 48.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J12.0% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G12.0% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D4384.3% | E47.8% | F23.9% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7613×
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.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5612×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F5822×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Kenwood Terrace Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 13, 2025
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a safe manner and failed to ensure kitchen equipment was kept in a clean and sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all 82 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 82. Findings include: Observation on 02/10/25 at 6:45 P.M. of the facility kitchen revealed the walk-in refrigerator contained marinara sauce and two whipped toppings without expiration dates. The freezer had opened cauliflower without an expiration date. Observation of the pantry revealed open raisin bran, toasted oats, marshmallows, and cornbread without an expiration date. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 3, 2022
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen and acceptable food storage practices. This had the potential to affect 67 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 68. Findings include: Tour of kitchen on [DATE] at 6:35 P.M. revealed in the walk-in refrigerator, there was meat in a container, and vegetables in a container unlabeled and dated [DATE]. There were tomatoes in a box with gray furry substance with the box dated [DATE]. In the walk-in refrigerator and in the under counter refrigerator, there were nine unopened and one open half gallon carton of lactose free milk with expiration date of [DATE]. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 20, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, and review of facility water temperatures, the facility failed to maintain a comfortable hot water supply to ensure a comfortable environment. This affected four (#33, #34, #43 and #52) out of four residents review for hot water temperatures and had the potential to affect 59 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58 and #59) residents residing on the 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and part of the 600 hallway. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 17, 2023
Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident food items were stored in a manner to prevent the spread of food borne illness. This affected 28 (#37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #58, #59, #60, #61, #63, #64, #65, #66) residents that resided on the D wing of the facility. The facility census was 71. Findings include: Observation of the D wing nourishment refrigerator on [DATE] at 9:00 A.M. revealed the temperature of the refrigerator to be 42 degrees Fahrenheit (F). There was a large brown spill in the bottom of the refrigerator. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 3, 2022
Based on observations, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean comfortable and homelike environment. This affected four (Residents #2, #12, #21, and #52) of 18 residents reviewed for a homelike environment. The facility census was 68. Findings include: Interview and observation on 04/25/22 at 7:29 P.M. with Resident #2 reported there was a dark brown/black mold looking substance at the bottom of her toilet on the floor and her closet door was broken. Observations revealed Resident #2's closet door was broken and the bottom of the toilet had black looking substance around the base of toilet. Resident #2 stated the closet door and has been in disrepair for a long time. Interview and observations on 04/25/22 at 7:40 P.M. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 77 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 30, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Jun 20, 2025Complaint1 finding
- May 28, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Feb 13, 2025Standard and complaint7 findings
- Nov 20, 2024Complaint4 findings
- Oct 7, 2024Complaint2 findings
- Jul 3, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Mar 6, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 18 earlier surveys
- Dec 6, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Oct 23, 2023Complaint5 findings
- May 17, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Feb 17, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Jul 7, 2022Complaint2 findings
- May 3, 2022Standard and complaint15 findings
- Aug 4, 2021Complaint4 findings
- Jan 22, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Apr 16, 2019Standard and complaint10 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 22, 2018Standard2 findings
- Dec 15, 2016Standard1 finding
- May 21, 2016Complaint2 findings
- Jun 12, 2014Standard1 finding
- Mar 22, 2013—1 finding
- Sep 10, 2012—1 finding
- Dec 1, 2011—2 findings
- Jul 20, 2011—4 findings
- Sep 2, 2010—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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