7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Strongsville, OH
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $10,839 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
18840 Falling Water, Strongsville, OH
(440) 238-1100
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
135
Certified beds
Average residents
93
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-01-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.37
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.22
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.74
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.96
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
77%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
64%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.5% |
92.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.9% |
94.5%
1.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 16.2% |
26.1%
9.9 pts better
|
11.4%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
6.2%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.7% |
25.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.6% |
11.5%
2.9 pts better
|
16.7%
8.1 pts better
|
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 | 4.4% |
7.7%
3.3 pts better
|
16.3%
11.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.1% |
6.2%
0.1 pts better
|
14.9%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
0.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.3% |
21.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
3.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 46.2% |
78.1%
31.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
35.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.8% |
12.5%
4.7 pts better
|
12.0%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 59.6% |
75.6%
16 pts worse
|
79.7%
20.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.8% |
25.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-08
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 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-09-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-01-03
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-07-01
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-11
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-03
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-18
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2020-01-29
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $10,839
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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