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Brethren Retirement Community

750 Chestnut Street

3.8(44 ratings)· Greenville average: 4.7

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Quick Facts

Total units
80
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
80

What Families Think

Reviewers describe a mix of experiences at Brethren Retirement Community, with many families praising attentive staff, engaging activities, and good food, while one reviewer raised serious concerns about staffing levels and living conditions. Google reviewers rate the community 3.8 out of 5 based on 44 reviews.

The Good

  • Staff described as genuinely caring
  • Active activities director praised by name
  • Food described as diverse and good
  • Social worker engages personally with residents
  • Families report improved peace of mind
  • Independent living area called maintenance-free and beautiful

The Bad

  • One report of understaffing and poor living conditions
  • One reviewer described conditions as appalling

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Brethren Retirement Community is a senior living community in Greenville, Ohio offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 44 reviews.

About Brethren Retirement Community

Brethren Retirement Community is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Greenville, Ohio, with a licensed capacity of 80 residents. The community includes both nursing care and independent living options, such as Chestnut Village.

Family experiences at Brethren vary considerably. Those satisfied report genuine care from staff members, one family wrote, "The staff genuinely cares about the residents", and highlight specific team members like activity director Melinda and social worker Brenda. Families also mention diverse food options and pleasant grounds featuring swans and a pond. Independent living residents describe the setting as beautiful and maintenance-free. However, multiple families have raised serious concerns about staffing levels, living conditions, and pest issues, with some reporting inadequate resident care and neglect.

The community holds a 3.8 out of 5 Google rating based on 44 reviews. The stark contrast between positive and critical accounts suggests outcomes may depend significantly on unit placement and circumstances at any given time.

Types of Care at Brethren Retirement Community

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Brethren Retirement Community

3.8overall · 44 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (44)

Julia Wetherill

Mar 2026

via Google

Came here for a birthday party. We loved the swans in the pond outback. Everything was set up very nicely for the family to be able to host the gathering.

Angela Eikenbery

Oct 2025

via Google

Wonderful facility. Friendly staff and plenty for residents to do.

John Crider

Sep 2025

via Google

Was there visiting my x mother in law. I like her. She had scooter problems, it needed fixed

JD Zumbrun

Jul 2025

via Google

They are taking great care of my mother. We all could not be happier with the quality of care they provide.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 32 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 19, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026

Sep 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 8, 2025

Apr 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 20, 2025

Mar 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

Jun 18, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 30, 2024

Jun 13, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2022

  • Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2022

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2022

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2022

May 16, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2019

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2019

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2019

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2019

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2019

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2019

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brethren Retirement Community offer?

Brethren Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Brethren Retirement Community located?

Brethren Retirement Community is located at 750 Chestnut Street in Greenville, Ohio.

What do families say about Brethren Retirement Community?

Reviewers describe a mix of experiences at Brethren Retirement Community, with many families praising attentive staff, engaging activities, and good food, while one reviewer raised serious concerns about staffing levels and living conditions. Google reviewers rate the community 3.8 out of 5 based on 44 reviews.

How did Brethren Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Brethren Retirement Community had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 32 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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