MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #110 out of 913 nursing homes in Ohio, placing it in the top half of facilities in the state, and #10 out of 70 in Hamilton County, indicating that only nine local options are better. The facility's trend is stable, with one issue reported in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting consistent performance. Staffing is a strong point, rated 5 out of 5 stars with a turnover rate of 35%, significantly lower than the state average of 49%. While there are no fines recorded, which is positive, there have been some concerning incidents. For example, a resident suffered a left hip fracture after being improperly positioned during personal care, highlighting a serious oversight in care. Additionally, the facility has faced issues with food safety and communication regarding Medicare services, which affected multiple residents. Overall, Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community has strengths in staffing and overall care quality, but families should be aware of these specific incidents that indicate areas needing improvement.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Ohio
- #110/913
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 35% turnover. Near Ohio's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Ohio. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ○ Average
- 8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (35%)
13 points below Ohio average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
11pts below Ohio avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, review of the facility incident report, review of Root Cause Analysis report, hospital record re...
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Oct 2018
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with the required beneficiary ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0711
(Tag F0711)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the physician reviewed and accurately documented a resident's...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's anti-coagulant med...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure psychotropic medications ordered on an as need...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, interviews, and review of policy the facility failed to ensure a resident prescribed an ant...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interviews and policy review the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status and a resident's med...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, review of the Ohio Food Code and policy review, the facility failed to ensure hair nets were worn and food items were maintained in a manner to prevent and protect foo...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Ohio.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- • 35% turnover. Below Ohio's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 8 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Ohio, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community Staffed?
CMS rates MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 35%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community?
State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY during 2018 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 7 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community?
MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT HOMES, INC., a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 88 certified beds and approximately 73 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in CINCINNATI, Ohio.
How Does Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (35%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Ohio. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community Stick Around?
MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has a staff turnover rate of 35%, which is about average for Ohio nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community Ever Fined?
MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community on Any Federal Watch List?
MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.