NORTHWESTERN CENTER Nursing Home


NORTHWESTERN CENTER (CCN: 365811) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in BEREA, OH (44017). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 100 certified beds and maintains an average of 88.3 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.07878 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since October 25, 1990 and the last listed health inspection was on December 21, 2023, The facility is located in Cuyahoga county and provides senior and nursing home care.

NORTHWESTERN CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: NORTHWESTERN CENTER

Address: 570 NORTH ROCKY RIVER DRIVE, BEREA, OH 44017

Phone: (440) 243-2122

County: Cuyahoga (170)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 100

Average Residents Per Day: 88.3 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: ROCKY RIVER LEASING CO., LLC

First Approved Date: October 25, 1990

Affiliated Entity: COMMUNICARE HEALTH (153)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.78297, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8861, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4097, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.2958

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.07878

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.76161, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2143

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0618

Nurse Staff Turnover: 55.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 55.6, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0984, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8829, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4769

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.73094, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7405, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.3237

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.80606

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.51698

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-12-21 (Score: 4), Cycle 2: 2021-09-14 (Score: 48), Cycle 3: 2020-02-06 (Score: 78)

Total Weighted Health Score: 31.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 7

Infection Control Citations: 1

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 21820.50, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2

Location and GPS: 570 NORTH ROCKY RIVER DRIVE,BEREA,OH,44017 (41.3808, -81.858)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-09-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-29

Citation on 2022-12-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-09

Citation on 2022-03-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-31

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2022-01-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-14

Citation on 2020-02-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-21

Citation on 2020-02-06

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-21

Citation on 2020-02-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-21


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-05

Citation on 2023-12-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-05

Citation on 2021-09-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New

Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2021-09-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-06

Citation on 2020-02-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0015, Version: New

Description: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2020-02-21

Citation on 2020-02-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-21