Lynne Blalock
Jul 2026
Everyone has been helpful with my uncle transition to this new place
1 / 11CMS Care Compare
Reviewers frequently praise Sanctuary Pointe's nursing staff, physical/occupational therapy team, and facility cleanliness, especially for short-term rehab stays. However, a significant number of reviews describe serious lapses in basic care—unanswered call lights, missed showers for weeks, and slow response to toileting needs—particularly on nights and weekends. Food quality is also a recurring complaint.
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Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center is a senior living community in Cincinnati, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 132 reviews.
Specializing in short-term Rehab, nursing care, Alzheimer's Care, and Senior Living.
Our facilities strive to set the standard for incomparable care. We are able to combine therapies and treatments with excellent outcomes delivered by caring and compassionate healthcare professionals.
Our home-like settings advance our goal of providing residents with an enriching experience while improving health and promoting optimal healing. We are committed to community, integrity, and service. We strive to help people live active and healthy lifestyles.
Who We Are
As a leading provider of Post-Acute care we are focused on providing quality healthcare and enriching the lives of our patients and residents. As one of Southwest Ohio's leading senior health care providers, we feel that the work we do every day is a privilege. We help people become healthier, feel stronger and maintain their ability to enjoy their families, friends and favorite activities.
We provide the highest levels of transitional care, rehabilitation therapy, long-term nursing services, assisted and independent living in the Cincinnati/Dayton region. Whether you, or a loved one, are in need of short-term therapy, or longer range care for Alzheimer's or other complex medical conditions, our professional and caring staff is here to provide you with unparalleled clinical care and personalized service in a home-like setting.
We are conveniently located in Southwest, Central and Northeast Cincinnati, as well as South Dayton/Kettering. We are committed to caring for seniors in multiple care settings; and we promise to help you "Live an Active and Healthy Lifestyle."
Independent Living
Independence is the key to your lifestyle. You may choose to be as active or as private as you wish. At our Senior Living Communities you will find that you’re entering a community where you can meet new friends (and visit with old ones) while continuing to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
Services & Amenities Include
• Choose from a spacious studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments
• One, Two, or Three delicious meals a day in our elegantly appointed dining room
• Recreational and social activities
• Ala carte services (i.e. personal care services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming) available to keep people independent longer ask about Helping Hands
• Weekly laundry and housekeeping services
• Weekly shopping service
• Emergency call system
• On-site Nurse available 24 hours a day
• Physical, occupational, and speech and language therapy available
• Cable television
• Beauty and Barber shop
• Spacious lounges and recreation room (large screen TV, pool table, library)
• A full bath with safety bars
• Spacious closets
Independent Plus Program
For those who need a little more assistance but don't require 24 hour care, please see our Independent Plus Program (only available at Western Hills Retirement Village).
Seniors enjoying a fun class
Assisted Living
Providing assisted living for the people who need more care is our specialty! Learn more about our assisted living programs below.
For our community members that need a little more assistance with every day functions, our assisted living programs are the very best in the area. Our assisted living programs offer a pleasant and comfortable alternative lifestyle for those who need assistance with the daily activities of life, yet do not require care 24-hours a day care. Our comfortable and spacious one bedroom and studio apartments are tailored for your needs. Each apartment is fully carpeted, with a full private bath, nurse call system, large closets, kitchen cabinets, complete with sink and refrigerator.
Some services and amenities you’ll receive in assisted living include: Personal Care Services (such as bathing, dressing and grooming), emergency call system, and three delicious meals a day in our dining room, medication monitoring and on-site nursing available 24 hours a day.
Long-Term Care
An interdisciplinary team of nurses, dietary technicians, social workers and therapists will access and put in place an individual management program for many chronic medical illnesses and conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, declines in mobility and COPD to help our long term residents and short term patients maintain the highest level of physical functioning. In collaboration with your physician, our Nurse Practitioner and our interdisciplinary team, we will do our best to provide care "in-place" to quickly resolve chronic conditions before they become acute, and result in an avoidable hospitalization.
Respite Care
We offer respite care as a part of our long-term care program. We can provide caregivers a temporary break from the rewarding, yet challenging task of caring for a loved one at home. Whether it is for a few days or a few weeks, our staff will provide the very best care during this time, allowing the caregiver a worry free retreat to rest and renew their own well-being.
From our nurses to our housekeepers and the dietary staff, we will strive to provide the same continuity and quality of care that your loved one receives at home. Contact our admissions director for more information and availability.
Hospice
Sometimes residents of our facilities face terminal diagnoses, and one of the most important services our facilities provide is collaborating with a hospice provider to provide palliative care to those residents. While we always work well with outside hospice providers, we believe that our residents may benefit from the efficiencies and integration of care resulting from the common ownership of our facilities and Hospice of Southwest Ohio.
• Hospice is involved in pain management and end of life care
• When hospice is used, it helps provide consistent availability of palliative care expertise and support
• Our agreements represent a shared philosophy of care and open communication between hospice and our nursing staff
• Helpful with resident/family emotional issues
• Hospice staff attend the nursing home care plan meetings
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Our memory impaired area, known as Shelter Pointe Alzheimer's Center, is a self-contained unit that provides care and treatment for all stages of dementia, and Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's Care is available in both our Cincinnati, and Dayton facilities. During the first visit, you will appreciate how much care has been given to creating a warm, home-like setting for our residents. Their comfort and safety - as well as the peace of mind of their families - is our paramount concern at all times. Recognizing that the traditional nursing home setting is not normally well suited for the Alzheimer's resident, we have developed an area specifically designed for individuals affected by memory impairment.
• Higher ratio of staff to residents in this unit.
• Special training for our staff to provide better care and treatment for individuals with memory impairments.
• Allowing as much personal freedom as possible while keeping in mind the need for security and safety.
• Spacious private and semi-private accommodations where residents may feel welcome by bringing a few mementos from home.
• Attractively decorated lounge and dining areas provide a calm eating environment and a pleasant, home-like atmosphere.
• A variety of activities that are geared to the various cognitive levels. Providing a calm, structured environment is an integral part of the ongoing social programming for our residents with dementia or Alzheimer's.
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Lynne Blalock
Jul 2026
Everyone has been helpful with my uncle transition to this new place
Lamont King
Jun 2026
This is the quality of food they are providing to their patients. The kitchen respond negatively when they receive complaints about the quality of the food, from uncooked doughy cinnamon rolls, rock hard porkchops, and cold soup...<br>BUT I must add that the NURSING STAFF is AWESOME!!
Margaret Anderson
Jun 2026
Sanctuary Pointe gives quality service and care. The service been excellent every time for my mom - who is 96. I truly recommend Sanctuary Pointe for rehab and respite stays.
Rod Mcintosh
Jun 2026
Stephanie Root and her whole staff were incredible. I would recommend this staff to anyone and everyone!!!!!!!!
Douglas Vice
Jun 2026
A great facility made wonderful by the folks working there!
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 May 31, 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, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
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 May 31, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 15, 2023
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2020
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2020
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2020
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2020
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, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2020
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2020
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 Apr 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 Apr 14, 2020
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2020
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 Apr 14, 2020
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 Apr 14, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2020
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2020
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2019
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2019
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 Mar 15, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2019
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 Mar 15, 2019
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2019
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2019
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 Mar 15, 2019
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 2019
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 Mar 15, 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.
Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center 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.
Yes. Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.
Yes. Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.
Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center is located at 11501 Hamilton Ave in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Reviewers frequently praise Sanctuary Pointe's nursing staff, physical/occupational therapy team, and facility cleanliness, especially for short-term rehab stays. However, a significant number of reviews describe serious lapses in basic care—unanswered call lights, missed showers for weeks, and slow response to toileting needs—particularly on nights and weekends. Food quality is also a recurring complaint.
Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 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.
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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