Beechwood Home for Incurables

2140 Pogue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208 (opens Google Maps) · Hamilton County · (513) 321-9294· 80 certified beds · avg 71 residents/day · certified since Mar 7, 1980 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected May 22, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.22

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Jan 22, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · from a complaint F-0919
May 22, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. F-0645
May 22, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. F-0760

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · from a complaint · F-0919
May 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645
May 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760
May 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
May 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580
Apr 28, 2022	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803
Apr 28, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. · F-0791
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	When a resident had a planned discharge, the facility did not make sure the necessary information was communicated to the resident and to the doctors or facility taking over their care. · F-0661
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 3).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2019

2022

2024

2025

2026

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	6	D
2022	2	E
2024	1	D
2025	4	D
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityOhio averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.22

3.45

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.70

0.60

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.79

3.07

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Ohio avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.22	3.45	3.95	top 11% in Ohio; top 32% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.70	0.60	0.69	top 25% in Ohio; top 36% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.79	3.07	3.50	top 9% in Ohio; top 30% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.56	0.42	0.48	top 19% in Ohio; top 26% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	41.9	48.7	45.8	top 32% in Ohio; top 41% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.2	43.9	42.9	top 16% in Ohio; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.26, RN 0.88, weekend 4.73.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.26 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bortz, Samuel	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Bortz, Samuel	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Bortz, Samuel	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2022
Clark, Patricia	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/02/2004
Dohrmann, Renie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020
Dohrmann, Renie	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020
Ewing, Karen	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/13/2023
Gibbs, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2007
Gibbs, James	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Gibbs, James	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2007
Heidt, Robert	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Heidt, Robert	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Heidt, Robert	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Huschart, Joseph	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/12/2025
Keller, Jeffrey	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Keller, Jeffrey	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Lane, Mary	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Lane, Mary	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Osborn, Sara	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Osborn, Sara	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/21/2019

Showing 20 of 40 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 20 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 42% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 40 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 113 within 20 miles)

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Carecore at Margaret Hall	0.4 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Lincoln Crawford Care Center	1.1 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community	1.1 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★★★★	4/5
Norwood Towers Post-Acute	1.9 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Garden Park Health Care Center	2.0 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Astoria Place of Cincinnati	2.1 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Arc at Cincinnati	3.0 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Deupree Cottages	3.0 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★★★★	4/5
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center	3.1 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★★★☆	3/5
Seven Acres Senior Living at Clifton	3.4 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★★★☆	3/5
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing	3.5 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Clifton Healthcare Center	3.6 mi	Cincinnati, OH	★★★☆☆	2/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Hamilton, OH — 69 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Blue Ash Health & Rehab — Cincinnati, OH · overall 1/5
Bridgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre — Cheviot, OH · overall 2/5
Brookside Healthcare Center — Cincinnati, OH · overall 5/5
Brookwood Care Center — Cincinnati, OH · overall 4/5
Burlington House Rehab & Alzheimer's Care Center — Cincinnati, OH · overall 3/5abuse
Carecore at the Meadows — Cincinnati, OH · overall 2/5
Chamberlin Healthcare Center — Cincinnati, OH · overall 5/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 365445.

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Visit checklist — Beechwood Home for Incurables

2140 Pogue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208 · (513) 321-9294

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 42% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 40 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 365445 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)