Ohio · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Ohio
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Ohio?
CMS Care Compare lists 732 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Ohio, out of 922 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Cincinnati (55), Columbus (25) and Dayton (16). 318 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 732
- All homes in Ohio
- 922
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 318
- Average overall stars
- 3.2
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1304+ stars for staffing
- 283Nurse turnover below the national median
- 479No fines or payment denials
- 94Nonprofit
- 731Medicaid certified
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Ohio. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Ohio: highest-rated nursing homes in Ohio, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Ohio, nonprofit nursing homes in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Ohio?
732 of the 922 CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Ohio Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation in Huron (5 stars), Algart Health Care in Cleveland (5 stars) and Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center in Kent (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Ohio?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Ohio's Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.