Cincinnati, OH

Lincoln Crawford Care Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1346 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

(513) 861-2044

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

96

Certified beds

Average residents

84

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Cch Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-05-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

32 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.64

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.00

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.49

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.49

RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.07

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.52

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.69

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.73

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.28

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

61%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,098

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

18.02

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9819

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

2.86

Baseline 62.50% · Performance 52.00% · Measure score 2.86 · Achievement 2.86 · Improvement 2.29

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.75

Baseline 2.75 hours · Performance 3.13 hours · Measure score 0.75 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.75

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.94%	10.72% 0.2 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 6.57%
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays 6 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.14	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 38 · Denominator 38
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 38
Discharge self-care score	73.08%	53.69% 19.4 pts better	Numerator 19 · Denominator 26
Discharge mobility score	65.38%	50.94% 14.4 pts better	Numerator 17 · Denominator 26
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 38 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays 10 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	4.63%	8.2% 3.6 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 108
Staff flu vaccination coverage	11.11%	42% 30.9 pts worse	Numerator 14 · Denominator 126
Discharge function score	80.77%	56.45% 24.3 pts better	Numerator 21 · Denominator 26
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.4	1.8 0.6 pts worse	1.9 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.8	1.8 About the same	1.8 About the same	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	92.4% 7.6 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.5% 5.5 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.6%	3.3% 2.7 pts better	3.3% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.9%	26.1% 19.2 pts better	11.4% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 6.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	10.7%	6.2% 4.5 pts worse	5.4% 5.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 15.3% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 10.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.4%	25.4% 16 pts better	19.6% 10.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 9.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.6%	11.5% 4.9 pts better	16.7% 10.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	2.2%	7.7% 5.5 pts better	16.3% 14.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	2.1%	6.2% 4.1 pts better	14.9% 12.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	0.5% 0.5 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	4.1%	21.7% 17.6 pts better	19.8% 15.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 4.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.5%	3.7% 4.8 pts worse	5.1% 3.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 10.1% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.4%	78.1% 17.3 pts better	81.7% 13.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.0% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 93.8% · Q4 94.0% · 4Q avg 95.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.2%	12.5% 8.3 pts better	12.0% 7.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.2% · Observed 4.8% · Expected 12.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.2% 0.2 pts better	1.6% 0.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.9%	75.6% 22.3 pts better	79.7% 18.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.0%	25.1% 6.1 pts better	23.9% 4.9 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.0% · Observed 19.0% · Expected 24.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-08 · Fire 2025-08-08

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-21 · Fire 2024-03-21

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-03-05 · Fire 2020-03-05

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2020-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2020-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2020-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2020-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-04-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-08-08

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-09-12

G · Actual harm 2025-08-08

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-27

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-27

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-13

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-07

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-07

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-07

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05