8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Berea, OH
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
255 Front Street, Berea, OH
(440) 243-4000
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
165
Certified beds
Average residents
136
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Certus Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1983-12-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.91
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.81
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.80
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.2% |
92.4%
1.8 pts better
|
93.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
94.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.0% |
26.1%
21.1 pts better
|
11.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% |
6.2%
0.5 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 34.5% |
25.4%
9.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
14.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 37.5% |
11.5%
26 pts worse
|
16.7%
20.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.2% |
7.7%
5.5 pts better
|
16.3%
14.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 1.8% |
6.2%
4.4 pts better
|
14.9%
13.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
0.5%
About the same
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.5% |
21.7%
2.2 pts better
|
19.8%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.5% |
3.7%
2.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 68.3% |
78.1%
9.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
13.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 61.5% |
75.6%
14.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
18.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (6 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Inspection history
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2020-01-08
Penalties and ownership
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-08-01 · 8 days
8 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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