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Northwestern Healthcare Center

570 North Rocky River Drive · Berea, OH 44017 · 100 certified beds

4402432122

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About Northwestern Healthcare Center

Northwestern Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. Public records list 100 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Communicare Health. It is Medicare certified. We hold 33 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 27 August 2025. CMS also lists 3 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.45 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

25

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

25

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

25

Inspection history (33)

Records from September 2021 to August 2025.

  • August 27, 2025 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · J

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · D

    Citation F0685

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · D

    Citation F0568

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0568 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · F

    Citation F0865

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · C

    Citation F0835

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · C

    Citation F0843

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0843 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · D

    Citation F0805

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0805 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · F

    Citation F0868

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · D

    Citation F0569

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0569 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • August 27, 2025 · D

    Citation F0687

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-27 under CMS tag F0687 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate foot care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-27.GOV
  • December 9, 2024 · E

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOV
  • December 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOV
  • December 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOV
  • December 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOV
  • September 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-24 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-24.GOV
  • August 26, 2024 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOV

Penalties (3)

Total fines on file: $188,945

  • August 27, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-137962

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $68,250 against this nursing home on 2025-08-27 (Fine ID: 137962). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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  • August 26, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-78243

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,813 against this nursing home on 2024-08-26 (Fine ID: 78243). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOV
  • May 7, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-78213

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $57,132 against this nursing home on 2024-05-07 (Fine ID: 78213). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-07.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 3.45 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.34 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.34 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.45 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.45 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.45 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.11 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Communicare Health

Chain ID 153 · 110 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.2
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.7
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2.6
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

    This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical OH range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · OH$9,186/mo
See full OH cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Berea, with their own public records.

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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