COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
3995 COTTINGHAM DRIVE, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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How COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Compares
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.8%) is below the Ohio average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 70 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cincinnati, 20 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.9% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.1% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Cincinnati.
How is COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.9% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY lag behind other Cincinnati options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 70 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati sits in Hamilton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 125,679 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,190
- Median home value
- $163,000
Demographics for Hamilton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cincinnati.
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