Worth Considering
9
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Hamilton, Ohio
9 of 11 nursing homes in Hamilton (82%) meet our strict criteria. The Ohio statewide average is 29%.
9 recommended · 2 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
765
across 11 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$16,111 in combined fines
Zero Fines
10
/11
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 9?
The nursing home market in Hamilton, Ohio, is strong with 82% of the 11 facilities recommended. Families should note that the top-rated GOLDEN YEARS NURSING CENTER boasts an excellent 5-star rating, and there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers, ensuring quality options are available.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 GOLDEN YEARS NURSING CENTER (90) — Golden Years Nursing Center stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. The facility operates with zero fines and provides 70 beds, ensuring a well-managed environment for residents.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 GLEN MEADOWS (88) — Glen Meadows excels with a Trust Score of 88/100 and a strong CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its dedication to excellent resident care. With 85 beds and no fines, this facility prioritizes individual attention and comfort for each resident.
- 3 BIRCHWOOD CARE CENTER (85) — Birchwood Care Center offers a remarkable Trust Score of 85/100 along with a CMS 5★ rating, indicative of its high-quality services. With 75 beds and a focus on personalized care, this facility is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents.
- 4 WESTOVER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (80) — Westover Retirement Community shines as a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. Its community-focused approach, along with 53 beds and no fines, ensures that residents receive compassionate and tailored care.
- 5 GATEWAY SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS (80) — Gateway Springs Health Campus features a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality service. With 53 beds and zero fines, this facility provides a comfortable environment for residents while maintaining high standards.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 6 BERKELEY SQUARE RETIREMENT CEN (75) — Berkeley Square Retirement Center, a non-profit facility, has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, showcasing its dedication to community-centered care. With 33 beds and no fines, it fosters a nurturing environment for its residents.
- 7 THE LAURELS OF HAMILTON (70) — The Laurels of Hamilton has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a commitment to quality care. With 80 beds and zero fines, this facility strives to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere for its residents.
- 8 DOVERWOOD VILLAGE (70) — Doverwood Village maintains a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its dedication to resident well-being. With 99 beds and no fines, this facility aims to provide a comfortable and caring environment for all its residents.
- 9 JAMESTOWNE REHABILITATION (70) — Jamestowne Rehabilitation, a non-profit facility, has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, underscoring its commitment to community care. With 42 beds and zero fines, it prioritizes individualized attention and rehabilitation for its residents.
The other 2 Hamilton facilities didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $16K.
Recommended
Golden Years Nursing Center stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. The facility operates with zero fines and provides 70 beds, ensuring a well-managed environment for residents.
Glen Meadows excels with a Trust Score of 88/100 and a strong CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its dedication to excellent resident care. With 85 beds and no fines, this facility prioritizes individual attention and comfort for each resident.
Birchwood Care Center offers a remarkable Trust Score of 85/100 along with a CMS 5★ rating, indicative of its high-quality services. With 75 beds and a focus on personalized care, this facility is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents.
Westover Retirement Community shines as a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. Its community-focused approach, along with 53 beds and no fines, ensures that residents receive compassionate and tailored care.
Gateway Springs Health Campus features a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality service. With 53 beds and zero fines, this facility provides a comfortable environment for residents while maintaining high standards.
Berkeley Square Retirement Center, a non-profit facility, has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, showcasing its dedication to community-centered care. With 33 beds and no fines, it fosters a nurturing environment for its residents.
The Laurels of Hamilton has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a commitment to quality care. With 80 beds and zero fines, this facility strives to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere for its residents.
Doverwood Village maintains a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its dedication to resident well-being. With 99 beds and no fines, this facility aims to provide a comfortable and caring environment for all its residents.
Jamestowne Rehabilitation, a non-profit facility, has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, underscoring its commitment to community care. With 42 beds and zero fines, it prioritizes individualized attention and rehabilitation for its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Hamilton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $16,111
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Hamilton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Hamilton's city average is 4.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 11 Hamilton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Hamilton avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Hamilton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Hamilton, OH are recommended?
9 of 11 nursing homes in Hamilton (82%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Hamilton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Hamilton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.