For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE

8028 HAMILTON AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH 45231

5.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
96 Certified Beds
82 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

Official Government Ratings

Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

Resident & Family Councils Active

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.26%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 14.35%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.62%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 28.74%

Lower is better

How HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE Compares

HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Ohio average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% 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: 14.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (53% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (81% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (37% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.7% — 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 HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE with other nursing homes in Cincinnati.

How is HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE addressing its staffing levels 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 is HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains HOME AT HEARTHSTONE, THE's rating advantage in Cincinnati?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 70 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 366251
County Hamilton
Total Beds 96
Occupied Beds 87
Occupancy Rate 91%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

8028 HAMILTON AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH 45231

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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