Nursing Homes · Berea, OH
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Northwestern Healthcare Center
570 North Rocky River Drive · Berea, OH 44017 · 100 certified beds
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About Northwestern Healthcare Center
Northwestern Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Berea, Ohio. Its capacity is 100 beds, above the Cuyahoga County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Communicare Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 33 citations, the most recent on August 27, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.48 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Berea. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (33)
Records from September 2021 to August 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0843Have 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.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.
December 9, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
December 9, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
December 9, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
December 9, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
September 24, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 26, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $188,945
August 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $68,250 against this nursing home on August 27, 2025.
August 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,813 against this nursing home on August 26, 2024.
May 7, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $57,132 against this nursing home on May 7, 2024.
Staffing
3.48 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.34 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Communicare Health, a chain of 109 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 4.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Ohio.
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