These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Ohio based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,642,704. 3 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chateau at Mountain Crest Nursing & Rehab Ctr | Cincinnati | $174,018 | |
| 2 | Arc at Cincinnati | Cincinnati | $110,557 | |
| 3 | Harrison Pavilion Care Center | Cincinnati | $0 | |
| 4 | Beachwood Pointe Care Center | Beachwood | $0 | |
| 5 | King David Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Beachwood | $10,221 | |
| 6 | Jag Healthcare Mansfield | Mansfield | $130,240 | |
| 7 | Highland Oaks Health Center | Mcconnelsville | $54,151 | |
| 8 | Wesleyan Village | Elyria | $222,943 | |
| 9 | Park Center Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Youngstown | $39,108 | |
| 10 | Greenbrier Health Center | Parma Heights | $9,750 | |
| 11 | Suburban Healthcare and Rehabilitation | North Randall | $94,587 | |
| 12 | Laurels of Norworth the | Worthington | $51,871 | |
| 13 | Park Vista Nursing and Rehab | Youngstown | $24,876 | |
| 14 | Merit House LLC | Toledo | $0 | |
| 15 | Crestwood Care Center | Shelby | $232,204 | |
| 16 | Kirtland Woods of Journey | Kirtland | $314,178 | |
| 17 | Mt Airy Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Cincinnati | $10,039 | |
| 18 | Park Terrace Rehabilitation Center | Toledo | $121,683 | |
| 19 | Meadowbrook Care Center | Cincinnati | $0 | |
| 20 | Continuing Healthcare at Adams Lane | Zanesville | $42,278 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.