Northfield, OH

Northfield Village Retirement Community

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

10267 Northfield Road, Northfield, OH

(330) 468-1800

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

70

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Vrc Management

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-07-03

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.69

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.06

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.27

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

54%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

64%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
92.4%
4.9 pts better
93.4%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.5%
5.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.7%
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.0%
26.1%
23.1 pts better
11.4%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
6.2%
2.4 pts better
5.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.3%
25.4%
6.1 pts better
19.6%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.6%
11.5%
7.9 pts better
16.7%
13.1 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 31.0%
7.7%
23.3 pts worse
16.3%
14.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.6%
6.2%
5.4 pts worse
14.9%
3.3 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 0.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.3%
21.7%
5.6 pts worse
19.8%
7.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
3.7%
1.9 pts worse
5.1%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.6%
78.1%
8.5 pts better
81.7%
4.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.0%
12.5%
0.5 pts better
12.0%
About the same
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.2%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.8%
75.6%
10.2 pts better
79.7%
6.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 30.2%
25.1%
5.1 pts worse
23.9%
6.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-03-13 · Fire 2024-03-13

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-02-17 · Fire 2022-02-17

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-07-11 · Fire 2019-07-11

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2024-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-04-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2022-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-08-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2019-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2019-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2019-08-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-30

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F772 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2023-12-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2022-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2022-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-04-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-04-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-04-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-04-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-17

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2022-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2019-08-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2019-08-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Francus, Michael

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

44% 5 facilities 1999-08-06
Joseph B. Francus Revocable Trust

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

32% 2 facilities 2004-10-17
Kraus, Andrea

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

24% 3 facilities 1999-08-06
Francus, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2007-01-01
Gerbasich, Holly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-03-21
Vrc Management, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2007-01-01

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