Julia Wetherill
Mar 2026
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.
1 / 5CMS Care Compare
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.
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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.
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.
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3.8★ on Google (44)
Julia Wetherill
Mar 2026
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
Wonderful facility. Friendly staff and plenty for residents to do.
John Crider
Sep 2025
Was there visiting my x mother in law. I like her. She had scooter problems, it needed fixed
JD Zumbrun
Jul 2025
They are taking great care of my mother. We all could not be happier with the quality of care they provide.
Barry Clark
Nov 2024
Very nice place
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Brethren Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Brethren Retirement Community is located at 750 Chestnut Street in Greenville, Ohio.
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.
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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