The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Ohio

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Ohio: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Ohio, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Ohio" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Ohio

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Ohio that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

• Health and safety inspections
• Staffing ratios
• Resident care and outcomes
• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Ohio By City

Every city in Ohio has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Cleveland

• Cityview Healthcare and Rehabilitation (275.5)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-05-23)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-05-23)
• Gardens of Euclid Beach (268.5)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2025-10-09)
  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. (2025-10-09)
• Harvard Gardens Rehabilitation and Care Center (228)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2026-05-20)
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. (2026-05-20)
• Rocky River Gardens Rehab and Nursing Ctr (153.5)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-01-16)
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (2026-01-16)
• Cleveland Community Care Center (131)
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (2026-02-13)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-02-13)
• Crawford Manor Healthcare Center (124)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2024-12-09)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2024-11-19)
• University Manor Health and Reha (107.75)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2025-02-17)
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. (2025-02-17)
• Franklin Plaza Extended Care (106)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-03-27)
  • 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. (2026-03-27)
• Slovene Home For The Aged (86)
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (2025-09-12)
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (2025-03-10)
• The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center (80.75)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2026-03-10)
  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. (2026-03-10)

Worst Nursing Homes in Cincinnati

• Arc at Cincinnati (292)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-03-03)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2026-03-03)
• Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing (287.25)
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (2026-05-01)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-05-01)
• Astoria Place of Cincinnati (228.25)
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (2026-03-27)
  • 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. (2026-03-27)
• Astoria Place of Silverton (209)
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (2026-04-10)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-04-10)
• Ayden Healthcare of Madeira (207)
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. (2026-01-16)
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities. (2026-01-16)
• Edith Lane of Cincinnati (202.5)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-04-17)
  • 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. (2026-04-17)
• Clovernook Health Care and Rehabilitation Center (163)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-05-25)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-05-25)
• Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing (155.25)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-05-29)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-12-03)
• Meadowbrook Care Center (142)
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. (2025-06-11)
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. (2025-06-11)
• Garden Park Health Care Center (139.5)
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (2026-04-13)
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (2026-01-02)

Worst Nursing Homes in Columbus

• Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC (516.25)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-04-27)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2026-04-02)
• Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center (420.75)
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (2026-04-02)
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (2026-02-03)
• The Laurels of Gahanna (340)
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (2026-05-04)
  • Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. (2026-05-04)
• Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (241.25)
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (2026-02-17)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-02-17)
• Scioto Rehabilitation and Care Center (219.75)
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (2026-04-03)
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. (2026-04-03)
• Columbus Healthcare Center (218)
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (2026-04-17)
  • 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. (2026-04-17)
• Wexner Heritage House (181)
  • 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. (2026-02-13)
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. (2026-02-13)
• The Laurels of Walden Park (169)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-11-11)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2025-11-11)
• Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce (152.5)
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (2026-05-13)
  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. (2026-02-09)
• Vineyard Court Nursing Center (145)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2025-11-14)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-10-03)

Worst Nursing Homes in Dayton

• Trotwood Health and Rehab LLC (289.25)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2026-05-01)
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (2026-01-30)
• Widows Home of Dayton (192.5)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-03-04)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-03-04)
• Village at The Greene (161.25)
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (2026-03-20)
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (2026-03-20)
• Dayton Nursing and Rehabilitation (155)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2025-09-19)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-09-19)
• Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (153.25)
  • 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. (2025-09-30)
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. (2025-09-30)
• Arc at Trotwood LLC (129)
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (2026-03-03)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-03-03)
• Carecore at Mary Scott (97)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-05-22)
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (2026-04-08)
• Laurelbrook Nursing Home (93.75)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2024-11-26)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2024-11-21)
• Centerville Health and Rehab (92)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-01-23)
  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (2026-01-23)
• Aventura at Carriage Inn (89)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-05-07)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2025-12-19)

Worst Nursing Homes in Akron

• The Merriman (281.25)
  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (2026-02-28)
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (2025-11-30)
• Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation (173)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-09-19)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2025-09-19)
• Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe (171)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2025-09-26)
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (2025-09-26)
• Wyant Woods Healthcare Center (147.5)
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (2026-03-13)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-03-13)
• Bath Manor Special Care Centre (97)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2026-01-15)
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (2026-01-15)
• Phoenix of Fairlawn (66)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2025-09-05)
  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. (2025-07-31)
• Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (63)
  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. (2026-02-11)
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. (2026-02-11)
• Green Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ltd (44)
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. (2025-05-30)
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities. (2025-05-30)
• St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes (41)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2025-03-03)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2025-03-03)
• Regency Care of Copley (28)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2026-01-21)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2026-01-21)

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

• Best Nursing Homes in Ohio
• Analysis of Nursing Homes in Ohio

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Ohio:

• Schedule visits to potential facilities
• Speak with staff and residents
• Review recent inspection reports
• Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

• The Role of Family in Nursing Home Care
• Navigating Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• How to Handle a Nursing Home Discharge
• Understanding Nursing Home Ratings and What They Mean
• Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Visit