Nursing homes in Ohio
How CMS rates the state's 921 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 921
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 911
- of 921
- Counties
- 88
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Ohio compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Ohio's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 202 | 21.9% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 210 | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 184 | 20.0% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 214 | 23.2% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 101 | 11.0% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 10 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Total | 921 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 921 CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Ohio’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 1★: 11.0% of the state’s facilities against 19.6% nationally (-8.6 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 43% of the state’s 921 nursing homes, across 88 counties in total.
- Cuyahoga County92 · 10%Search →
- Hamilton County69 · 7%Search →
- Franklin County57 · 6%Search →
- Summit County43 · 5%Search →
- Montgomery County40 · 4%Search →
- Lucas County34 · 4%Search →
- Stark County33 · 4%Search →
- Mahoning County29 · 3%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Ohio?
This dataset includes 921 CMS-certified nursing homes across 88 counties in Ohio, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Cuyahoga County, Hamilton County, Franklin County, Summit County, Montgomery County.
How are Ohio nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 202 are rated 5 stars, 101 are rated 1 star, and 10 are not rated by CMS.
How does Ohio compare with the national dataset?
911 of 921 Ohio facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Ohio with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.