Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center is a 4-star rated nursing home in Cincinnati, OH with 99 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 87 health violations on record. Federal fines total $36,250 across 3 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 23, 2024.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Ohio public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $20,000
Fine
2021 2 penalties totaling $16,250
Fine
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 1 violations
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.
2023 38 violations
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022 12 violations
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2021 8 violations
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 12 violations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
2018 10 violations
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2017 6 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
- What violations has Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center received?
- Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center has 87 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center?
- Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center safe?
- Safety at Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center?
- Phone: (513) 631-1310. Address: 5501 Verulam, Cincinnati, OH. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center offer?
- Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility with 99 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Cincinnati, OH?
- Compare Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Cincinnati, OH on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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