Otterbein Cortland
CMS rates Otterbein Cortland 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 23 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Otterbein Cortland
Otterbein Cortland is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Cortland, Ohio. It is licensed for 39 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).
It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Cortland and 924 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Ohio Living Communities, a group of 11 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Otterbein Cortland 23 times across 6 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0761 2 inspections. To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-0372 2 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-0521 2 inspections. Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Who to contact in Ohio
- Licensing: Ohio Department of Health, Office of Health Assurance and Licensing
- File a complaint: 800-342-0553
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-282-1206. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 855-644-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital, about 7.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull, about 7.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Sharon Regional Medical Center, about 14 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Cortland Center, Cortland, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Shepherd of the Valley Howland, Howland, about 5.0 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Warren Nursing & Rehab, Warren, about 5.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Gillette Nursing Home, Warren, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Windsor House At Champion, Champion, about 6.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
