Cincinnati, OH

Veranda Gardens & Assisted Living

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $30,715 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

11784 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

(513) 825-2700

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

89

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Foundations Health Solutions

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2007-07-25

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.32

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.25

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.25

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.43

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.8%
92.4%
6.6 pts worse
93.4%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.5%
94.5%
2 pts better
95.5%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
3.3%
0.6 pts better
3.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 77.9%
26.1%
51.8 pts worse
11.4%
66.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 36.1%
25.4%
10.7 pts worse
19.6%
16.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
11.5%
0.7 pts better
16.7%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 3.7%
7.7%
4 pts better
16.3%
12.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.6%
6.2%
3.6 pts better
14.9%
12.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.2%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
0.5%
0.2 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.8%
21.7%
8.9 pts better
19.8%
7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
3.7%
About the same
5.1%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.4%
78.1%
11.7 pts worse
81.7%
15.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.0%
75.6%
6.6 pts worse
79.7%
10.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-12 · Fire 2024-10-12

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-01-19 · Fire 2023-01-19

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-19 · Fire 2021-07-19

25 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-02-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

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 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-02-17

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-19

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-02-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2021-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2021-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-08-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-20

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 2026-01-30

G · Actual harm 2025-11-18

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.

Not marked corrected

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-10-12

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

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 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

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 2024-05-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-27

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-27

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

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 2023-11-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-04-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-02-17

G · Actual harm 2021-07-19

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2021-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2021-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

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 2021-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

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 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2021-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-19

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2021-08-10

C · Minimal harm 2021-07-19

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2021-08-10

C · Minimal harm 2021-07-19

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2021-08-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$30,715 2024-10-12

Fine

Fine · fine $30,715

Fine

Ownership

Colleran Fam Tr Dated 01-01-2018

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 63 facilities 2018-06-01
Foundations Health LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 63 facilities 2018-06-02
Colleran, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2019-01-01
Colleran, Brian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2019-01-01
Colleran, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2019-01-01
Foundations Health Solutions, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 62 facilities 2019-01-01
Krystowski, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2018-06-01
Krystowski, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2018-06-01
Luken, Beth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-07-07

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