Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · East Cleveland, OH
CMS certification number365353
Contact & location
1835 Belmore AveEast Cleveland, OH 44112
Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 268-3600
- ZIP code
- 44112 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 116
- Residents per day
- 89.8 (77% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Aj Candlewood Park Opco LLC
- Chain
- Certus Healthcare (14 facilities, avg 1.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 16, 1977
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.26 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.40 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.01 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.95 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.7 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 3 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 31, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 30 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-07-31 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2024-10-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-01 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-06-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-24 |
| 2024-02-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-21 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-21 |
| 2023-10-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2022-09-27 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2022-09-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-14 |
| 2019-09-12 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-09 |
| 2019-09-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-09 |
| 2019-09-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
| 2019-09-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $29,488 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | Fine | $29,488 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aj R&R Holding Company LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Extended Ohio LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Dipasqua, Jason (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Shmuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aj R&R Holding Company LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dipasqua, Jason (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Shmuel (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.
How many beds does Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation have?
It has 116 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.
Has Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $29,488 in the last three years.
Who owns Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
It is part of Certus Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
(216) 268-3600. The facility is located at 1835 Belmore Ave, East Cleveland, OH 44112.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.