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Home at Hearthstone, the

8028 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231

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Home at Hearthstone, the is a nursing home in Cincinnati, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(513) 521-2700
Last standard health inspection
July 25, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
96
Residents per day, on average
91.3
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Chs - Mt. Healthy, INC
Chain
Foundations Health Solutions
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (17 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

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  2. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

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  3. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

    • Citation K0344. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.

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  4. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  6. 7 citations

    Health inspection on February 3, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2019.

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  7. 15 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 3, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop a communication plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation E0032. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

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  8. 6 citations

    Health inspection on March 28, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

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  9. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 28, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2019.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Home at Hearthstone, the last inspected?

CMS lists July 25, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Home at Hearthstone, the have?

CMS lists 17 health citations since March 28, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Home at Hearthstone, the been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Home at Hearthstone, the?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Home at Hearthstone, the a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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