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COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

3995 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing

★ 4.359 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Cottingham Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community in vibrant Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1984, we’re experienced in providing a continuum of care, meaning you won’t have to move as your needs change. Whether you need rehabilitation assistance, memory care, or long-term services, our professional caregivers are trained to address an array of needs. Here, you’ll thrive in your golden…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,305/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,358/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,759/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,115/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Memory Care · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$1,885/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,389/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,617/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$1,885 observed · tracking future changes
$1,885Aug 1, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. October 27, 2026 at 11:18 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Inspection record updated

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗
  2. October 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Inspection record updated

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗
  3. August 15, 2026 at 2:33 AM PDT

    2 changes detected in this data refresh

    Inspection coverage updated

    Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.

    Inspection record added

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗
  4. September 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Inspection record updated

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 59 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Critical

Cottingham Retirement Community

Overall, we did not have a great experience. A lot of bad communication between the different departments there. For the most part, the staff was very nice, some just didn't seem to know what they were doing. The food was good. For the most part it was clean and the apartment size was good.

AnonymousSeptember 24, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Satisfied with Cottingham

They seem to be clean, she just has a room with a full bathroom, the size is pretty good for her. I would recommend to others.

AnonymousAugust 3, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Excellent Experience

My dad is very happy he loves his apartment and it's the perfect size for him it has one bedroom that is separate from the rest of the living space. The staff are all very kind and helpful. My dad loves the activities they provide he says the food is good. They do need to make some improvements on the building. I did notice one area where the roof leaks and one of the main common areas on the second floor near the dining area. Other than that we are very pleased with Cottingham

TRJuly 30, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Cottingham Retirement Community

Still happy with facility. The price, the staff and administrators made our experience positive. I would recommend to others

AnonymousJuly 1, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Our family's experience

I believe that it is not managed very well at all. It took three months for them to get my correct address in their system to send the bill to me… It took almost a month for me to get them to put her name on her mailbox so she could start getting mail… I was told a physical therapist would visit her the day after she moved in, it took me several phone calls and a visit to their physical therapy office to finally try to schedule something with them… I was given a phone number to text if I had any questions for nurse…

AnonymousApril 15, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Families experience

The staff is very friendly. My parents for the most part like it there. There are times when they are short staffed. The food is something they occasionally complain about. If I had one complaint it would be about their plumbing. They have ongoing issues with that

See category ratings
Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 4, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 28, 2026

Campus care settings

Skilled nursing

COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

60 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 365652

Classification and identity evidence

Why this community appears in these categories

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 28, 2026

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 14, 2026

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 16, 2026

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 15, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Tai Chi
  • Water Aerobics
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Fitness Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Jacuzzi

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Facility-level payment evidence

Plans and public programs found in source records

These are directory, certification, contract, or participation records. They do not determine an individual’s eligibility, authorization, network benefits, cost sharing, admission, or whether a visit or stay is free.

Certified provider record

OH Medicaid

Payer: OH Medicaid · Service scope: Long Term Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated October 1, 2026

Certified provider record

Original Medicare

Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated October 1, 2026

Payment-program records

Medicare and Medicaid information

Medicaid

CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Medicare

CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services3/5 overall CMS rating · 2/5 health inspection · 3/5 staffing · 10 recent-cycle deficienciesView the official record ↗

Coverage last checked October 28, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required