St. Margaret Hall Inc. is a senior living facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering a range of care services, primarily focused on nursing home care with additional assisted living support. Operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, St. Margaret Hall provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for older adults. The facility is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since June 17, 1989. The building has a total capacity of 99 beds, with 82 currently occupied as of recent data.
St. Margaret Hall offers comprehensive medical support and specialized services. Skilled nursing care is available 24 hours a day, including stroke care, wound care, diabetes management, incontinence care, ambulatory aid, and hospice services. The staff includes licensed nurses, therapists, and on-site practitioners providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and memory care. Vision, hearing, dental, and podiatry care services are integrated into the care plans. The facility can assist with activities of daily living at the level of standby supervision for bathing, eating, and dressing, and residents perform toileting with self-care. Residents and families are also supported with counseling services.
Additional amenities and support services at St. Margaret Hall include a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning, various clubs and community activities, and respite care options for families needing temporary support. The facility recognizes the importance of resident and family involvement, offering councils to address concerns and enhance community engagement. In terms of recreational and social opportunities, residents have access to organized social clubs and spiritual services to promote well-being.
Resident and family reviews of St. Margaret Hall reveal varied experiences regarding care and staff performance. Historical feedback often highlights compassionate staff, strong resident-family relationships, and attention to cleanliness, individual needs, and community connection. However, more recent accounts, especially following a transition in ownership to CareCore, reflect growing concerns over reduced staffing levels, care quality, responsiveness to resident needs, and administrative engagement. Reports include issues with inadequate staffing overnight, missed hygiene routines, delayed response times, inconsistent medication management, and lapses in diabetes care. There have been allegations of poor communication, reduced accountability, high staff turnover, and unprofessional conduct in some instances.
While there are still positive mentions of dedicated caregivers at St. Margaret Hall, the overall trend in recent feedback suggests families should be vigilant about monitoring care and communication, particularly in light of current operational challenges.
Costs at this community start at $3,171 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $5,388, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,589. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
