These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Ohio based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,565,747. 2 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arc at Cincinnati | Cincinnati | $233,690 | |
| 2 | Beachwood Pointe Care Center | Beachwood | $0 | |
| 3 | Jag Healthcare Mansfield | Mansfield | $130,240 | |
| 4 | Ayden Healthcare of Madeira | Cincinnati | $0 | |
| 5 | Suburban Healthcare and Rehabilitation | North Randall | $94,587 | |
| 6 | Laurels of Norworth the | Worthington | $51,871 | |
| 7 | Park Vista Nursing and Rehab | Youngstown | $24,876 | |
| 8 | Kirtland Woods of Journey | Kirtland | $314,178 | |
| 9 | Arc at Trotwood LLC | Dayton | $0 | |
| 10 | Park Terrace Rehabilitation Center | Toledo | $121,954 | |
| 11 | Briarwood Village | Coldwater | $17,345 | |
| 12 | Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Galion | $0 | |
| 13 | Meadowbrook Care Center | Cincinnati | $0 | |
| 14 | The Laurels of Walden Park | Columbus | $112,653 | |
| 15 | Community Skilled Healthcare | Warren | $186,582 | |
| 16 | Countryside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC | Fremont | $32,938 | |
| 17 | Mother Angeline Mccrory Manor | Columbus | $0 | |
| 18 | Arbors at Pomeroy | Pomeroy | $66,911 | |
| 19 | Muskingum Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Beverly | $177,922 | |
| 20 | The Laurels of Heath | Heath | $0 |
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.