About Northwestern Healthcare Center
Northwestern Healthcare Center, located in BEREA, OH, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Northwestern Healthcare Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.34 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the COMMUNICARE HEALTH network. This chain operates 122 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Northwestern Healthcare Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 100 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 117 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 12.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 65.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 30.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 34.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 38.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 18.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 10.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 11 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- Total: 15 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 22, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ROCKY RIVER LEASING CO., LLC
Ownership Structure
- SECOND OPTION OP CO LLC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- ENDIA AFZAL ADP OF THE SNF
- ENDIA AFZAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- C R STOLTZ II LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- C.R. STOLTZ IRREVOCABLE TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- BELAI DAMTEW ADP OF THE SNF
- BELAI DAMTEW OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DONNA GROVES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- I. ROSEDALE IRREVOCABLE TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- OMG RE HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- OPTION HOLDINGS II LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- R.S. WILHEIM IRREVOCABLE TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- DOMINIC ROMEO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DOMINIC ROMEO CORPORATE OFFICER
- RONALD S WILHEIM 2012 SPOUSAL TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- ROSEDALE FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY INC ADP OF THE SNF
- RRW LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- S.L. ROSEDALE IRREVOCABLE TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- CHARLES STOLTZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILHEIM FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- RONALD WILHEIM CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Algart Health Care | N/A | 5 |
| Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Kendal at Oberlin | N/A | 5 |
| Western Reserve Masonic Comm | N/A | 5 |
| North Park Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | N/A | 5 |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | N/A | 5 |
| Welsh Home The | N/A | 5 |
| Wadsworth Pointe | N/A | 5 |
| O'neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Northwestern Healthcare Center directly at 4402432122. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.