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Reviews for CareCore at Lakeridge are sharply split: many families praise a caring, attentive staff and improving management, while a substantial number of others describe serious neglect, dirty conditions, and unprofessional behavior. The wide range of experiences suggests care quality may vary significantly by shift, floor, or specific staff involved.
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CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab is a senior living community in Cincinnati, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Private Bathroom and Wheelchair Accessible. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 95 reviews.
CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Families rate CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab 3.6 out of 5 based on 95 Google reviews.
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Help Me Choose3.6overall · 95 ratings combined
3.6★ on Google (95)
Steven Zeller
Jun 2026
I was lied to by Carecore about the facility I was being sent to. I never wanted to go to Hamilton County. Carecore is the worst! They have aides there from a clipboard app and the d.o.n. had no idea who these people were. They were absolutely horrible in this place!
Cary Meese
May 2026
Ive been here oveea monthnow iv neverbeen offerder a shower i wouldnt recmend this place to a homeless man iv been asulted by thestaffwecant pullbthe call light without getting yelled at
Jaylah Mason
Apr 2026
Great team! Awesome facility!
Sara A.
Apr 2026
Great care and team!
Mark Butterfield
Mar 2026
The girls are great, lots of fun, happy to be able to keep my independence! 🌬️ 🍃 ✌️
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 85 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Apr 21, 2025
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
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 Apr 21, 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 21, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 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 21, 2025
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 Apr 21, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 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 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2024
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 17, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Develop a communication plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2022
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 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 Jun 7, 2022
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 Jun 7, 2022
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 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 Jun 7, 2022
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 Jun 7, 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 Jun 7, 2022
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2022
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2022
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 6, 2022
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2022
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 6, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
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 2, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2022
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 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 May 31, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2019
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2019
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2019
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 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.
CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Cincinnati that publish rates start around $3,425 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab is located at 7220 Pippin Rd in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Reviews for CareCore at Lakeridge are sharply split: many families praise a caring, attentive staff and improving management, while a substantial number of others describe serious neglect, dirty conditions, and unprofessional behavior. The wide range of experiences suggests care quality may vary significantly by shift, floor, or specific staff involved.
CareCore at Lakeridge Nursing & Rehab had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 85 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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